Dispatchable
Demand Control with AdaptiVolt™
What is Dispatchable Demand
Control?
Demand Control is a method of
controlling energy costs and reducing electric demand by decreasing the rate at
which energy is consumed. Dispatchable Demand Control allows the utility to
control this rate from the utility’s office as the need arises (i.e. peak
shaving, load shifting, etc.).
What is the purpose of
Dispatchable Demand Control?
Dispatchable Demand Control allows
the utility, from their offices, to reduce the electricity consumed from the
power grid in a relatively short time frame. This allows the utility to reduce
and meet peak demands without the need for additional generation or power supply
as well as balance loads and shift peaks.
How has Dispatchable Demand
Control traditionally been practiced?
Traditionally, a popular approach
to demand control has been the practice of undertaking a study of utility load
profiles and then working with customers to reduce their energy consumption
based on the profiles and the need. Often times energy consumption is reduced by
customers turning off appliances or operating them at different times during the
day.
How does AdaptiVolt™
provide Dispatchable Demand Control?
AdaptiVolt™ works
independent of customer action. In addition, no lengthy load profile studies
need to be undertaken since the system continuously monitors real-time
end-of-line voltage and system adjustments and their effects can be made and
seen immediately.
By applying AdaptiVolt™
to selected substations throughout its distribution infrastructure, a utility
can dispatch voltage-based demand control within seconds. AdaptiVolt™ utilizes
secure digital communications to implement its closed-loop control system. By
integrating AdaptiVolt™ into an existing SCADA system, or using it as a
stand-alone platform, the utility has a powerful new tool to reduce load as
conditions require.
Benefits of Dispatchable Demand
Control with AdaptiVolt™
For Customers
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Minimizes any inconvenience to
the customers – Customers are not required to follow schedules of operations,
participate in incentive programs or be subjected to undue risks of blackouts.
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All customer classes
(residential, rural, commercial and industrial) benefit from the operation of
a fully automated and adaptive load monitoring and control system that saves
them money on their monthly electrical bill.
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Prolongs the useful life of
customers’ equipment by respecting name plate ratings and operations standards
(ANSI C 84.1 - 1995 and CSA)
For Electric Utilities
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Provides electric utilities with
a demand response capability which can be dispatched within seconds either
system wide or in specific portions of its distribution infrastructure.
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Enhances grid reliability by
dealing with electricity demand at its source, i.e. with customers, and
providing electric utilities with significant reductions in reactive power
requirements with power factor improvements.
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Allows electric utilities the
capability to offset upgrades, optimize their current distribution
infrastructure and build capacity from within as opposed to purchasing
additional generation capability.
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Streamlines the timely use of
available energy and ultimately reduces energy purchase needs or allows for a
timely energy purchase process.
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Provides an additional revenue
stream for integrated utilities that are able to sell energy into the market.
For the environment
