Agent-based systems for intelligent and robust control of complex energy systems in non-residential buildings as part of a superordinate energy system (AGENT)

The consortium of the project AGENT consists of the partners RWTH Aachen, Friedrich-Alexander- Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and Robert Bosch GmbH, who already conduct research in the field of building energy system technology and building automation technology. The practitioners’ perspective shows that increasing complexity of energy systems within non-residential buildings leads to further challenges within their operation. These are caused by complex interaction and the attempt to control such systems by means of a central instance using a supervisory control system. The goal in this project is the development of a future building automation system based on agents. A building with its energy system will be enabled to optimize not only its own operation but to serve as a part of a superordinate energy system and to behave as a grid-friendly building. The agent-based system will be self-configuring and, for instance, optimize the energy consumption of the building. Therewith, it reduces the effort of construction, commissioning and operation of energy and building energy systems. For the task of controlling energy systems, generic tasks of single components and groups of components will be defined and included into a practitioner’s guide. Practical usability will be ensured to allow for dissemination in the building energy sector.