Clustering in DR
A primary step in DR implementation is the detailed knowledge of customer potential through customer aggregation and characterization of demand clusters. Customers whose demand follow the day-ahead or real-time prices are the ones who are more suitable for DR programs selection from the view point of both customer and supplier Clustering provides typical load pattern of each customer class which can be used for choosing DSM program, tariff structure etc. Moreover demand characterization provides an effective tool to estimate the potential demand reduction, loss of service cost and impact of DR programs on demand.
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