Optimization Scheduling of Integrated Energy Systems in Communities Based on Demand Response and Stackelberg Game

ObjectivesWith the continuous growth of demand-side response resources, traditional energy scheduling models struggle to meet the system requirements of high penetration levels of renewable energy. To achieve the rational allocation of multiple energy sources within a community, this study proposes an energy trading strategy based on demand-side response from users, aiming to optimize energy scheduling in smart community.MethodsFor a residential community with multiple buildings, this study coordinates distributed photovoltaics, energy storage systems, and flexible loads. A two-stage scheduling optimization model is established using the Stackelberg game framework based on pricing interactions between community operators and user load aggregators.ResultsSimulation results show that, compared to the traditional heat-determined power strategy, the proposed model reduces operational costs by 40.22% and increases photovoltaic utilization by 22.57%. Compared to the conventional cost-optimal operation strategy, the proposed model results in a 29.66% reduction in operational costs and a 6.78% increase in photovoltaic utilization.ConclusionsThe proposed strategy demonstrates excellent performance in achieving equitable benefit distribution, mitigating power fluctuations, flexibly meeting peak-load demands, enhancing renewable energy integration, and ensuring grid operational security.