Abstract
In this paper, a framework is presented for the evaluation of smart grid environment which is called the three-layer model. This three-layer model comprises three specific categories, or ‘layers’, namely, the stakeholder, market and technologies layers. Each layer is defined and explored herein, using an extensive literature study regarding their key elements, their descriptions and an overview of the findings from the literature. The assumption behind this study is that a solid understanding of each of the three layers and their interrelations will help in more effective assessment of residential smart grid pilots in order to better design products and services and deploy smart grid technologies in networks. Based on our review, we conclude that, in many studies, social factors associated with smart grid pilots, such as markets, social acceptance, and end-user and stakeholder demands, are most commonly defined as uncertainties and are therefore considered separately from the technical aspects of smart grids. As such, it is recommended that, in future assessments, the stakeholder and market layers should be combined with the technologies layer so as to enhance interaction between these three layers, and to be able to better evaluate residential smart energy systems in a multidisciplinary context.
Highlights
Appl.Sci. 2018, 8, x FOR PEER REVIEWFor the successful deployment of residential smart grids, it is evident that interdisciplinary stakeholders must be identified, merged, and implemented in practice
Based on the papers that focused on user experiences, with special attention paid to demand side management, it appears that the issue of the acceptance of smart grids is widely discussed
A few studies built on evaluations of real life experiences based on smart grid projects [39,40], whilst most studies focused on future scenarios and surveys [32,40,41,42]
Summary
For the successful deployment of residential smart grids, it is evident that interdisciplinary stakeholders must be identified, merged, and implemented in practice. In this paper, the information about energy technologies, energy markets and the needs of various types of stakeholders results of an in-depth literature study are presented, aimed at elaborating a framework for gathering must be identified, merged, and implemented in practice. In this paper, the results of an knowledge and developing understanding about residential smart energy systems. This framework, in-depth literature study are presented, aimed at elaborating a framework for gathering knowledge called the three-layer model, comprises three layers: stakeholders, the market, and technologies [1]. Developing understanding about residential smart energy systems
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