A Classification of Demand Side Management Concepts. Their Potentials for a Renewable Energy System in Germany

Bachelor Thesis , 2022 , 57 Pages , Grade: 1.3

Energy Sciences

This paper will analyse Demand Side Management (DSM), an approach to include the demand side in the electricity system and consequently increase flexibility. The demand side should be regarded as a variable and not as fixed, as Gellings put it beautifully. With renewable energy, energy production becomes a variable source, and the demand has to adapt accordingly. The concept of DSM has been used in the USA since the 1980s but remains a novel subject in the European Union (EU). In 2009, the European Commission set the target to increase the capacities of DSM because only a tenth of the actual potential was used within the EU in 2014.

A significant obstacle regarding DSM is the deviating estimation of DSM Potentials. There exist multiple studies, which estimate the potential in Germany, but due to the high deviations that exist between them, making it is dicult to estimate the real potential. For investments, this is an important measure, and it should have high accuracy. These deviations potentially come from a missing definition for DSM, which is often entangled with Demand Response (DR), sector coupling and load management. As no clear definition or distinction to other terms is visible, it seems necessary to define the term DSM. For that, chapter 2 analyses the initial objective, modern approach and relative terms of DSM. Eventually, this leads to a more precise distinction, which helps to calculate the DSM potential from Germany with a broad analysis of multiple studies. These studies are typically based on different assumptions and were conducted in different years, therefore having different annual electricity consumption and consequently di↵erent potentials (Ladwig, 2018). A normalisation with regard to the annual electricity consumption will be performed and followed by a distinction of the assumed restrictions. Here, it helps to look at the DSM groups, which can implement DSM measures and point out their individual restrictions and challenges that would limit their potential or increase the complexity of integration. Scientific modelling helps to estimate the effects of novel approaches on the electricity system. As DSM has many interdependencies and is very decentralised through many individual participants, different approaches for a framework of DSM will be analysed.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Introduction to DSM
• 1.2 Research Questions and Scope
• 2 Definition of DSM
• 2.1 History and Development of DSM
• 2.2 Key Features of DSM
• 2.3 DSM vs. Other Demand-Side Approaches
• 2.4 Operational Definition of DSM
• 3 DSM Potential
• 3.1 Overview of Existing Studies
• 3.2 Methodology for Comparing Potentials
• 3.3 Potential in Different Sectors
• 3.3.1 Industrial Processes
• 3.3.2 Commercial Consumers
• 3.3.3 Residential Consumers
• 4 DSM Implementation in Modelling
• 4.1 Overview of Modelling Frameworks
• 4.2 Integration of DSM in Dispatch Models
• 4.3 Challenges and Limitations
• 5 Conclusion
• 5.1 Summary of Findings
• 5.2 Implications for Policy and Practice

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This Bachelor Thesis aims to provide a clear and comprehensive definition of Demand Side Management (DSM) and analyze its potential for a renewable energy system in Germany. By conducting a thorough review of existing studies, the thesis seeks to develop a framework for comparing DSM potentials based on various factors, such as sector, year, and assumptions.

• Definition and distinction of DSM from related concepts like Demand Response (DR) and sector coupling.
• Quantification of DSM potential in different sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential.
• Assessment of the feasibility of integrating DSM into existing energy system models.
• Examination of regulatory and policy challenges related to implementing DSM in Germany.
• Exploration of the role of DSM in contributing to a sustainable and efficient electricity system.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The thesis starts by introducing the concept of DSM and outlining its potential to address the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources in the German electricity system. Chapter 2 focuses on defining DSM and distinguishing it from related terms, drawing upon historical developments and current practices. Chapter 3 examines existing studies on DSM potential, develops a methodology for comparing different studies, and analyzes the potential in different sectors.

Schlüsselwörter

Demand Side Management (DSM), Renewable Energy, Electricity System, Flexibility, Potential, Germany, Demand Response (DR), Sector Coupling, Modelling, Policy, Regulation.

• College: Technical University of Berlin (Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturpolitik)
• Grade: 1.3
• Author: Lukas Schirren (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 57
• Catalog Number: V1342677
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346853219
• ISBN (Book): 9783346853226
• Language: English
• Tags: Demand Side Management, Renewable Energy, Erneuerbare Energien, Energie