Use of Responsive Load to Supply Ancillary Services in the Smart Grid: Challenges and Approach

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    Abstract

    This paper discusses the challenges and approach to using responsive load to supply ancillary services in the smart grid. We discuss the types of demand response and ancillary services they would provide by describing spinning reserve, regulation, etc., along with the needed response time and duration. The benefits of supplying ancillary services from loads instead of generation are covered, along with reduced losses, increased transmission capacity, and increased generation capacity. The paper discusses the concept of using smart meters to help large numbers of small loads provide services, barriers involved such as communication speed and interaction between various communication protocols, and the role of developing communication protocols to address these barriers.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2010 1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications, SmartGridComm 2010
    PublisherIEEE Computer Society
    Pages507-512
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)9781424465125
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2010
    Event1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications, SmartGridComm 2010 - Gaithersburg, MD, United States
    Duration: Oct 4 2010Oct 6 2010

    Publication series

    Name2010 1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications, SmartGridComm 2010

    Conference

    Conference1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications, SmartGridComm 2010
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityGaithersburg, MD
    Period10/4/1010/6/10

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