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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Peak demand reduction"”.

  1. An Expert-based Approach for Grid Peak Demand Curtailment using HVAC Thermostat Setpoint Interventions in Commercial Buildings

    … dissertation explores the idea of inducing grid peak demand curtailment by turning commercial buildings into interactive assets for building owners during the demand control period. The work presented here is useful for both ab initio design of new sites and for existing or retrofitted sites. An …

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  2. The Impact of Thermostat Automation and Retail Rate Designs on Cooling and Heating Flexibility: Balancing Consumer Preferences and an Efficient Grid

    … for improving grid efficiency and reducing peak electricity demand. The ongoing impact of climate change and the move towards electrification worsen these challenges, emphasizing the need for effective peak demand reduction strategies. Current approaches often involve peak pricing retail …

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  3. An Approach to Demand Response for Alleviating Power System Stress Conditions due to Electric Vehicle Penetration

    Along with the growth of electricity demand and the penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources, electric power distribution networks will face more and more stress conditions, especially as electric vehicles (EVs) take a greater share in the personal automobile market. This may cause …

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  4. Aggregator-Assisted Residential Participation in Demand Response Program

    The demand for electricity of a particular location can vary significantly based on season, ambient temperature, time of the day etc. High demand can result in very high wholesale price of electricity. The reason for this is very short operating duration of peaking power plants which require large …

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  5. Analysis of the Impact of Solar Thermal Water Heaters on the Electrical Distribution Load

    … Solar thermal water heaters aid in reducing the peak demand for electric water heating in a distribution feeder during sunshine hours when ambient temperatures are higher. The simulation results indicate that the peak reduction potential of solar thermal water heaters in a residential …

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