A model of demand response energy management system in industrial facilities

Abstract

Demand response energy management improves the reliability of electrical grids and reduces electricity cost of consumers by shifting part of the demand from peak to off-peak demand periods. On the demand side, industrial facilities consume huge amounts of electricity, highlighting the urgent need to implement demand response energy management. In this study, we propose a general model of demand response energy management systems for industrial facilities. The model consists of model elements, model architecture, and approaches to industrial demand response. The proposed model provides a straightforward means of designing and analyzing demand response systems in industrial facilities and assists in developing standards for such systems. We also present an example of this model applied to a steel manufacturing facility. © 2013 IEEE.