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Much of the discussion concerning smart grids focuses on the potential benefits of technological advances to power suppliers. However, there are many possible advantages that may benefit consumers as electricity grids exploit more of the opportunities provided by the cyber network society and emerge as a form of supporting social infrastructure. A critical element in the development of advanced consumer-friendly grids is the notion of an integrated system for energy management from the consumer’s viewpoint. Here, we present such a concept—i-Energy—for smart demand-side energy management. The concept embodies four main elements: Smart Tap Network, Energy on Demand Protocol, Power Flow Coloring, and Smart Community. The key features of each are explained, and the characteristics and effectiveness of the required supporting technologies as demonstrated by ongoing research are presented. The importance of bringing together key stakeholders to achieve effective collaboration to implement the i-Energy concept is also emphasized.
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Matsuyama, T. (2014). i-Energy: Smart Demand-Side Energy Management. In: Mah, D., Hills, P., Li, V., Balme, R. (eds) Smart Grid Applications and Developments. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6281-0_8
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