Domestic load characterization for demand-responsive energy management systems

The final goal of our research is to design a methodology to be implemented in a demand-responsive energy management system for controlling domestic energy resources in a smart grid scenario, taking into account the existence of dynamic tariffs and quality of service constraints. This paper aims at fulfilling an essential step towards that goal: evaluating the manageable demand available at the residential sector and assess the impacts of automated demand response actions in the domestic aggregated load diagram. Domestic energy resources comprise typical manageable loads, energy storage systems, plugin electric vehicles and micro-generation systems. The management strategy must consist of real time local energy monitoring and load control assuring the quality of the energy service provided and the end-user's comfort requirements and preferences while optimizing the operation of power systems, contributing to maximize the integration of renewables and minimizing the electricity bill.