MULTI-AGENT SELF-HEALING AND COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE IN MICROGRIDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES    

Authors : Kuldeep Godiyal, Prof (Dr.) Ramesh Chand Ramola, Dr. Gaurav Bhandari

Publishing Date : 2026

DOI : NSP/EB/EPARDDIAS/2026/Ch-07 (No DOI-Only Chapter ID)

ISBN : 978-93-49381-92-6

Pages : 60-74

Chapter id : NSP/EB/EPARDDIAS/2026/Ch-07

Abstract : This chapter develops a self?healing framework for modern distribution networks using multi?agent systems (MAS) specifically tailored to microgrids with high penetration of distributed generators (DGs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The proposed architecture follows a hierarchical structure—device, feeder, and microgrid manager agents—that enables decentralized fault management, network reconfiguration, and service restoration in radial and weakly meshed active distribution networks. EVs are treated as controllable vehicle?to?grid (V2G) resources that coordinate dynamically with DGs and storage units to support prioritized loads under emergency conditions and intentional islanding. The overall self?healing process is decomposed into real?time fault detection, alarm dissemination, fault location identification, isolation decisions, flexibility offers from EV/DG agents, and multi?objective scheduling of restoration actions. Conceptual one?line diagrams, multi?microgrid layouts, and swim?lane flowcharts are used to illustrate the interactions among agents during disturbances and recovery. Recent research on MAS?based microgrid control and decentralized restoration suggests that this approach can shorten outages, increase restored load levels, and systematically exploit EV flexibility in smart?city environments.

Keywords : Multi?agent systems (MAS), collective intelligence, self?healing, microgrids, V2G, active distribution networks, virtual power plant, smart?grid resilience

Cite : Godiyal, K., Ramola, R. C., & Bhandari, G. (2026). Multi-Agent Self-Healing And Collective Intelligence In Microgrids With Electric Vehicles (1st ed., pp. 60-74). Noble Science Press. https://noblesciencepress.org/chapter/nspebeparddias2026ch-07

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