Increased efficiency of wind generated electricity using demand side management

Because electricity is considered an indispensable resource in every home and workplace it is vital that the ´human factor´ is a main concern during the development of any DSM algorithms. Appliances must be categorized as either time dependent or independent. Time dependent appliances would include TV´s and cookers where the devices must operate at a user specified time. Water and space heating/cooling are examples of time independent devices. Here the user isn´t concerned with the exact timing or intermittence of the devices operation provided its ultimate goal is achieved within reasonable limits. This paper will aim to demonstrate the concepts of demand side management, highlighting some of the methods used in its implementation. Also, using extracts of data from our own telemetry system, an example to show how increased efficiency is possible when DSM is employed.