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There is a strong push to increase the electrification of the transportation sector, in order to reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. However, a key component would be the deployment of a network of charging stations, so as to alleviate range-anxiety for electric vehicle drivers. On the other hand, power allocation from the grid to such a network needs to be carefully designed so as to...
Efficient resource allocation is an important problem that aims for a “greener” and more environmentally friendly electric power grid. The smart behavior of the newly emerged grid, combined with two-way communication between users and the operator allows for actions like measurement, monitoring, prediction, and control signaling so as to maximize social welfare. We introduce a framework for optimal...
Because of their economical operation and low environmental pollution, PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) are rapidly substituting gasoline vehicles. However, there still exist obstacles to proliferating their use, such as their relatively short driving range and long battery charging time. At the same time, it is recognized that the current increasing trend of PHEV use will have a serious impact...
In this paper, we propose the use of network decomposition under an optimal resource allocation framework. We develop a methodology where recursive formulas can be utilized for calculating the desired end-to-end performance bounds (i.e., backlog bound violation probability) of flows traversing tandem, acyclic queueing networks. We use those performance metrics in an optimization framework that allocates...
We introduce a framework for optimal resource allocation in smart grids. We consider two components of the smart grid; the power distribution network and the data communication network. By defining suitable utility functions, the power and bandwidth resources are optimally allocated. This requires the solution of the, so called, local public goods problem, in mathematical economics terminology. We...
In this paper, we propose a framework for coupling the communication network of a smart grid with the power distribution network in an effort to better utilize the scarce energy resources. We believe that an agile, robust and effective communication infrastructure, relying on a service-oriented network paradigm is essential for proper operation of a greener and smarter electricity grid. The communication...
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