We present a hierarchical framework aimed at decentralizing the distribution systems market operations using localized peer-to-peer energy markets. Hierarchically designed decision-making algorithm approaches the power systems market operations from a bottom-up perspective. The three layers of the hierarchical framework operate in orchestration to enable prosumers (the grass-root actors) to maximize their revenues - hence, a prosumer-centric framework. The design of the framework incorporates existing smart grid technologies (Virtual Power Plants, Microgrids, Distributed Energy Resources) and redefine their functional objectives to align them with the decentralization paradigm focused on empowering bottom-up grid operations approach. On one hand, the framework is enabling prosumers with simultaneous access to the buy-sell choices that help them maximize their cost savings while ensuring their consumption patterns and preferences are not being tradeoff as a result of top-down operational decisions. On the other hand, it is designed to operate in harmony with the existing top-down grid operations mechanisms - thereby reducing the potential friction in its adaptation. This marriage of the top-down and bottom-up operational approaches is facilitated through meticulous orchestration of operational timescales. Framework's novel design also incorporates scalability and interoperability considerations, thereby tackling the challenge of decentralization holistically.

翻译：我们提出了一种旨在利用本地化点对点能源市场实现配电系统市场运营去中心化的分层框架。该分层设计的决策算法从自下而上的视角处理电力系统市场运营问题。框架的三个层级协同运作，使产消者（基层参与者）能够最大化其收益——因此这是一个以产消者为中心的框架。框架设计融合了现有智能电网技术（虚拟电厂、微电网、分布式能源资源），并重新定义其功能目标，使其与聚焦于赋能自下而上电网运营模式的去中心化范式相契合。一方面，该框架使产消者能够同时获得买卖选择权，帮助其最大化成本节约，同时确保其用电模式与偏好不会因自上而下的运营决策而牺牲。另一方面，其设计能与现有自上而下的电网运营机制协调运行——从而减少推广过程中的潜在摩擦。这种自上而下与自下而上运营方式的融合，通过运营时间尺度的精心编排得以实现。框架的创新设计还纳入了可扩展性与互操作性考量，从而整体性地应对去中心化挑战。