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Detalhes

  • Nome

    Luís Manuel Rodrigues
  • Cargo

    Investigador
  • Desde

    01 junho 2022
  • Nacionalidade

    Portugal
  • Centro

    Sistemas de Energia
  • Contactos

    +351222094000
    luis.m.rodrigues@inesctec.pt
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Publicações

2025

Digital platforms to support the flexibility value chain, run flexibility markets, and manage energy communities

Autores
Rodrigues, L; Coelho, F; Mello, J; Villar, J;

Publicação
Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports

Abstract
Purpose of Review: This paper reviews the flexibility-centric value chain (FCVC) and analyses how coordinating digital platforms along the FCVC is essential for enabling FCVC activities and supporting key actors. Based on the FCVC, the digital infrastructure needed to support flexibility provision in power systems is reviewed, with special focus on the role of energy communities (ECs) as emerging relevant actors and potential aggregators of its members. Recent Findings: We review the Grid Data and Business Network (GDBN), a platform developed by the authors to support the FCVC, with special focus on those stages of the FCVC not properly supported by existing solutions. It also analyses platforms used in local flexibility markets (LFMs), and it presents the RECreation digital platform designed to manage ECs to support the participation in flexibility markets. Summary: Digital platforms are necessary for scaling flexibility services. The GDBN offers a comprehensive approach by enabling the FCVC and facilitating interoperability with existing platforms dedicated to specific segments, such as ECs and LFMs. By addressing current limitations in platform integration, this paper contributes to a clearer understanding of how digital tools can enable an efficient flexibility ecosystem. © The Author(s) 2025.

2025

Integrating Cross-Sector Flexible Assets in Flexibility Bidding Curves for Energy Communities

Autores
Rodrigues, L; Mello, J; Silva, R; Faria, S; Cruz, F; Paulos, J; Soares, T; Villar, J;

Publicação
2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM)

Abstract

2025

Planning Energy Communities with Flexibility Provision and Energy and Cross-Sector Flexible Assets

Autores
Rodrigues, L; Silva, R; Macedo, P; Faria, S; Cruz, F; Paulos, J; Mello, J; Soares, T; Villar, J;

Publicação
2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM)

Abstract

2024

Virtual power plant optimal dispatch considering power-to-hydrogen systems

Autores
Rodrigues L.; Soares T.; Rezende I.; Fontoura J.; Miranda V.;

Publicação
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Abstract
Power-to-Hydrogen (P2H) clean systems have been increasingly adopted for Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to drive system decarbonization. However, current models for the joint operation of VPP and P2H often disregard the full impact on grid operation or hydrogen supply to multiple consumers. This paper contributes with a VPP operating model considering a full Alternating Current Optimal Power Flow (AC OPF) while integrating different paths for the use of green hydrogen, such as supplying hydrogen to a Combined Heat and Power (CHP), industry and local hydrogen consumers. The proposed framework is tested using a 37-bus distribution grid and the results illustrate the benefits that a P2H plant can bring to the VPP in economic, grid operation and environmental terms. An important conclusion is that depending on the prices of the different hydrogen services, the P2H plant can increase the levels of self-sufficiency and security of supply of the VPP, decrease the operating costs, and integrate more renewables.

2024

Energy allocation and settlement in collective self-consumption

Autores
Mello, J; Rodrigues, L; Villar, J; Saraiva, J;

Publicação
2024 20TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE EUROPEAN ENERGY MARKET, EEM 2024

Abstract
Energy allocation rules are one of the core aspects of collective self-consumption (CSC) regulations. It allows final consumers to share their surplus generation with other CSC members, while keeping their full rights as consumers, i.e., maintaining a supply contract with the retailers of their choice. Some European Union member states regulations use allocation coefficients so that local allocations are integrated with wholesale settlement and directly affect the retailers' billing. Several AC methods have been proposed so far, each one adapted to distribution system operators' settlement procedures with specific rules that can impact the benefits that each CSC member obtain. This paper analyses, assesses and compares two relevant AC methods, namely pre-delivery fixed AC and post-delivery dynamic AC, by developing a settlement formulation for a community with members with flexible assets and different opportunity costs. AC policy recommendations based on findings are provided.