Towards a descriptive Framework of Demand Side Flexibility

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Fridgen, Gilbert ; Drasch, Benedict ; Schöpf, Michael ; Trick, Rebecca:
Towards a descriptive Framework of Demand Side Flexibility.
2016
Veranstaltung: Erasmus Energy Forum 2016 , 18.-19.05.2016 , Rotterdam.
(Veranstaltungsbeitrag: Kongress/Konferenz/Symposium/Tagung , Paper )

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Abstract

The objective of this paper is to contribute to the understanding of Demand Side Management (DSM) in future energy markets. DSM is considered one of the most promising concepts to meet the challenge of balancing demand and supply in the future power grid. In contrast to traditional electricity systems, where manageable supply is used to ensure grid stability, DSM strives to influence demand in accordance with current electricity production. From a market perspective, this generates a new, turned-around supply chain: While electricity is traded from generation to consumption, demand side flexibility (DSF) is offered by consumers to grid operators. We address the requirement of a theoretical foundation for DSF by conducting the first step towards a descriptive theory to classify different dimensions of DSF. Further, we suggest an overarching, interdisciplinary unification for further research in the topic and enable various research disciplines to join forces on this challenge. The targeted descriptive theory shall be fundamental research on DSM (e.g. electric vehicle charging, flexible industry processes).