IoT based smart devices framework for grid demand response management

Abstract

In a smart grid environment, the demand response simulation and management is a crucial factor. For this purpose, a distributed framework that operates efficiently on the Internet of Things-based smart grid environment is presented in this paper. A universal collaboration software approach is used for exploiting the IoT-based smart grid environment for validation of demand response policies while enabling real-time simulation and management. The structure of the framework may be retained intact while enabling plug-and-play-based demand response policies and emulating the model in real-time power systems in a practical manner. In addition to the smart grid, the smart devices that are connected to the internet at the premise of the customer are integrated with the solution for transmission of actuation commands and retrieval of energy data. These features emphasize the demand response management capability of the proposed framework in a real-time smart grid environment. A demand response policy test case is used for verification of the performance of the proposed model in a smart grid environment