A novel approach to predict buildings load based on deep learning and non-intrusive load monitoring technique, toward smart building

Short-term load forecasting is critical in managing energy production, domestic consumption, and grid integration. Short-term load forecasting is an essential tool for managing and controlling the processes required to make buildings smarter. Short-term load forecasting at this level of the network is extremely difficult due to the high uncertainty in load demand. This study presents a novel approach for predicting building loads using deep learning and non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) techniques, aimed at enhancing smart building energy management. The methodology involves the integration of Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) to effectively capture temporal patterns in power consumption data, which are critical for accurate load forecasting. The model uses a feature matrix created from power signals to improve its forecast accuracy. The results show that the suggested model greatly outperforms standard models, with an overall accuracy of 97.2 %. The model's robustness is proven through comprehensive experiments, which demonstrate higher performance in short-term load forecasts. Furthermore, a comparison with existing models demonstrates the proposed approach's efficacy in recognizing and predicting load fluctuations, making it a useful tool for smart grid applications. © 2024