This paper presents a computer application to assist in decisions about sustainability enhancement due the effect of shifting demand from less favorable periods that are more convenient for operation microgrid. Specifically, assessing how affect economic participation aggregating agent microgrid bidding an electricity day-ahead market. The must manage microturbines, wind systems, photovoltaic e...

Demand response (DR) is expected to play a major role in integrating large shares of variable renewable energy (VRE) sources power systems. For example, DR can increase or decrease consumption depending on the VRE availability, and use generating network assets more efficiently. Detailed models are usually very complex, hence, unsuitable for large-scale models, where simplicity linearity key el...

Most contemporary demand pacemakers contain a magnetic reed switch easily actuated by the application of an external magnet over the pulse generator. This report describes the unusual response of two implanted pulse generators to the testing magnet. The magnetic reed switch of one pulse generator was found to 'stick' in the open position making it impossible to revert the pulse generator to its...

Growing demand is straining our existing electricity generation facilities and requires active participation of the utility and the consumers to achieve energy sustainability. One of the most effective and widely used ways to achieve this goal in the smart grid is demand response (DR), whereby consumers reduce their electricity consumption in response to a request sent from the utility whenever...

Demand Response (DR) programs serve to reduce the consumption of electricity at times when the supply is scarce and expensive. Consumers or agents with flexible consumption profiles are recruited by an aggregator who manages the DR program. The utility informs the aggregator of an anticipated DR event. In response, the aggregator is required to deliver a target reduction in electricity consumpt...

Demand for business intelligence solutions continues to grow in the industry at record rates to combat competitive pressures and to attain business agility. Still organizations continue to struggle on how to implement successful business intelligence solutions. Despite its growing popularity and maturity as a field, it appears that organizations follow key guidelines that ensure the failure of ...

Demand response can play a very relevant role in the context of power systems with an intensive use of distributed energy resources, from which renewable intermittent sources are a significant part. More active consumers participation can help improving the system reliability and decrease or defer the required investments. Demand response adequate use and management is even more important in co...