Synergy Potential of Smart Appliances

The Smart-A project intends to determine to what extent it is possible for smart appliances to adapt their operation to variations in the local and regional energy supply.
In other words, can the appliances operate with more flexibility but without compromising the quality of the service delivered by the appliances.

In order to assess the potential for synergies between appliances and energy supply systems, the Smart-A project team will analyse the communication interfaces that connect the loads and generators/supply sources. In particular, the additional cost and energy demand of these “smart” elements will be assessed.

The focus will be on common appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators, electric water heaters or washing machines.
For each appliance, it will be necessary to:

1. Model the operation and energy demand of the appliance,
2. Analyse the options for load shifting, and
3. Assess the impact on appliance design and service provided.

The results from this work will be compared for compatibility with the results of the consumer acceptance tests that will run parallel to the core Smart-A project activities.

The work under the Synergy Potential and Smart Appliances is synthesised in a Summary Report which can be downloaded by clinking here