Abstract
With improved supply of renewable sources of energy the focus has shifted away from simply producing clean energy to efficient consumption of energy. Until cheaper methods of energy storage are developed, Demand Side Management (DSM) is the best option for maximising energy efficiency. This paper proposes a method of turning regular refrigerators into smart demand response fridges. First, we develop an algorithm that accounts for small fluctuations in price and switches the device for optimal performance and lowered running cost. Then, we use longer price fluctuations to predict suitable times for pre-cooling and investigate the reduction in price as a result. Finally, the two models are compared, evaluated and improvements are proposed.
Recommended Citation
Zaman, Anogh Utkalika and Doyle, James
(2022)
"Smart Grid Control: Demand Side Management in Household Refrigerators as a tool for Load Shifting,"
Macalester Journal of Physics and Astronomy: Vol. 10:
Iss.
1, Article 15.
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https://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/mjpa/vol10/iss1/15
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