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Implementing peak load reduction algorithms for household electrical appliances

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  • Dlamini, Ndumiso G.
  • Cromieres, Fabien

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Considering household appliance automation for reduction of household peak power demand, this study explored aspects of the interaction between household automation technology and human behaviour. Given a programmable household appliance switching system, and user-reported appliance use times, we simulated the load reduction effectiveness of three types of algorithms, which were applied at both the single household level and across all 30 households. All three algorithms effected significant load reductions, while the least-to-highest potential user inconvenience ranking was: coordinating the timing of frequent intermittent loads (algorithm 2); moving period-of-day time-flexible loads to off-peak times (algorithm 1); and applying short-term time delays to avoid high peaks (algorithm 3) (least accommodating). Peak reduction was facilitated by load interruptibility, time of use flexibility and the willingness of users to forgo impulsive appliance use. We conclude that a general factor determining the ability to shift the load due to a particular appliance is the time-buffering between the service delivered and the power demand of an appliance. Time-buffering can be ‘technologically inherent’, due to human habits, or realised by managing user expectations. There are implications for the design of appliances and home automation systems.

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  • Dlamini, Ndumiso G. & Cromieres, Fabien, 2012. "Implementing peak load reduction algorithms for household electrical appliances," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 44(C), pages 280-290.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:44:y:2012:i:c:p:280-290
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.01.051
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