Capacity problems in the grid due to increased peak load. Identify potential for household flexibility.
Work performed
A survey among a representative sample of Norwegian households (2017).
Significant results
3 out of 4 are willing to delay the start of washing machine, dishwasher etc.
2 out of 3 will accept remote load control of their water heater.
50% will share the available electricity with others, by manual reduction.
Impact for distribution system innovation
Reduced peak loads and reduced need for new investments.
Magnus Korpås
WP3 Lead
+47 970 42 009
Name
Magnus Korpås
Title
WP3 Lead
Organization
Reference in CINELDI
A chronicle describing the households customers' evaluation of their potential for flexibility, published in Dagens Næringsliv 21 September, Gemini.no and KS BedriftEnergi.
