Optimum residential load management strategy for real time pricing (RTP) demand response programs

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Lujano Rojas, JM (Author) Other; Cláudio Monteiro (Author) FEUP; Dufo Lopez, R (Author) Other; Bernal Agustin, JL (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Energy Policy

Vol. 45

Pages: 671-679

ISSN: 0301-4215

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-002-9SA

DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.03.019

Abstract (EN): This paper presents an optimal load management strategy for residential consumers that utilizes the communication infrastructure of the future smart grid. The strategy considers predictions of electricity prices, energy demand, renewable power production, and power-purchase of energy of the consumer in determining the optimal relationship between hourly electricity prices and the use of different household appliances and electric vehicles in a typical smart house. The proposed strategy is illustrated using two study cases corresponding to a house located in Zaragoza (Spain) for a typical day in summer. Results show that the proposed model allows users to control their diary energy consumption and adapt their electricity bills to their actual economical situation.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9