Training Electrical Demand Side Management (EDS)
Training Electrical Demand Side Management (EDS)
INTRODUCTION
Demand Side Management involves steps taken by the customer on their meter to change and regulate the amount or timing of energy consumption. Power supply utilities offer a variety of measures that can reduce energy consumption and consumer energy expenses. Electricity DSM strategies have the goal of maximizing end-use efficiency to avoid or postpone the construction of new generating plants. There are various opportunities and techniques available for reducing energy consumption.
These include efficient lighting, variable speed drives, solar hot water systems etc. These technologies reduce demand, help in lowering high peak prices and also reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to less stress on generating plants. Load Response...