Dynamic EV Charging Demand Control for Peak Load Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current demand management systems face challenges in efficiently managing peak energy demand, as they rely heavily on supplier-side investments and lack flexibility in load reduction operations, which can lead to increased costs and inconvenience for consumers.
Innovation Solution
A demand management control method and system that promotes dynamic consumer participation by offering variable incentives based on real-time energy operation situations, allowing for flexible demand response through intermittent charging schedules and peak demand control in distribution network management areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If supplier-side investments are increased to manage peak energy demand, then power supply reliability is improved, but operational costs and investment demands increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional demand management approach by shifting control from the supplier side to the demander side. Instead of the supplier managing peak demand through investments and control, the consumer autonomously manages their own energy consumption using smart home appliances and demand response programs, thereby reducing supplier-side operational costs while maintaining supply reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service demand management where consumers autonomously control their energy consumption through smart home appliances that automatically respond to demand signals. The system enables consumers to manage their own peak demand without requiring supplier-side intervention or investment, reducing operational costs while maintaining reliability
2Reliability
If demand reduction is enforced during peak load periods, then peak demand is controlled, but consumer convenience and satisfaction deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic demand response programs that adapt to consumer preferences and real-time conditions. The system allows flexible load reduction strategies where consumers can dynamically adjust their energy consumption patterns based on personal needs, weather conditions, and market signals, maintaining convenience while achieving peak demand control
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of demand response by introducing flexible time windows, variable incentive levels, and adjustable load reduction targets. Consumers can modify their participation parameters according to their convenience requirements, transforming rigid demand reduction into a flexible, adaptive process that maintains consumer satisfaction
3Productivity
If rigid load reduction constraints are applied, then demand management effectiveness is improved, but system flexibility and adaptability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static, rigid load reduction constraints into dynamic, adaptive parameters that can change in real-time based on system conditions, consumer preferences, and market signals. The demand response program allows flexible adjustment of reduction targets, time windows, and priority loads, maintaining effectiveness while enhancing adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces variable parameters for load reduction including flexible time windows, adjustable reduction percentages, and prioritizable loads. These parameters can be dynamically modified based on real-time conditions, transforming fixed constraints into adaptive guidelines that maintain demand management effectiveness while improving system flexibility
4Quantity of substance
If consumer participation in demand response is expanded, then demand response resource capacity is increased, but system complexity and control difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables autonomous consumer participation where smart home appliances automatically respond to demand signals without requiring complex centralized control. Each consumer unit independently manages its own energy consumption based on received signals, expanding resource capacity while avoiding proportional increases in system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the demand response system into independent consumer units that each autonomously manage their own energy consumption. This modular approach allows easy expansion of participation without proportionally increasing overall system complexity, as each unit operates independently with standardized communication protocols
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AI summary
Disclosed are a demand management control method and a demand management control apparatus for inducing dynamic participation of a consumer in an energy consumption load management program. The demand management control method refers to a promotion method for expanding an active participation of a consumer through a dynamic order of charging power of a charging load device with respect to a load having a consumption characteristic in an energy accumulation form in a distribution network management area in which an energy charging supply device is installed, and distributes and manages a demand within an energy supply goal of the consumer through a participation promotion. Also, the demand management control method provides changed cost information to the consumer using an incentive through a demand management contribution weight according to an energy demand and supply status and encourages or promotes the dynamic participation of the consumer.