Demand Side Management through Innovative Load Control

Energy conservation is an important element of Demand Side Management (DSM) aimed at reducing energy consumption. Energy can be conserved by controlling consumption of certain discretionary load types such as Air Conditioning Load (ACL). In this paper a potential solution for partially addressing the energy crisis in Pakistan is proposed through efficient management of the ACL if it is implemented widely as a DSM option in distribution utilities. The proposed option is supported through results of experiments carried out on two identical buildings under same climatic conditions. These buildings are subjected to different temperatures settings which does not compromise comfort levels. The effect of temperature on the demand is studied and regression analysis is performed. The analysis are included illustrating the amount of energy conserved. Ripple control technique with modified priority circuit is also proposed which if implemented has the impact of potentially reducing load shedding periods.