Energy demand projection based on consumption habits in the residential sector

This paper analyses the behaviour of the demand curve in the residential sector from Bogotá, Colombia, based on changes in the electric energy consumption behaviour of users. Initially, a survey divided in analysis units focused on obtaining the main characteristics of residential energy consumption...

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Published in:Energy efficiency 2019-10, Vol.12 (7), p.1921-1935
Main Authors: Vega, Adriana, Santamaria, Francisco, Rivas, Edwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer simulation
Demand
Economics and Management
Electric appliances
Energy
Energy consumption
Energy demand
Energy Efficiency
Energy Policy
Environment
Environmental Economics
Habits
Household appliances
Houses
Original Article
Public policy
Renewable and Green Energy
Residential areas
Residential energy
Stochastic models
Stochasticity
Sustainable Development
System dynamics
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Summary:This paper analyses the behaviour of the demand curve in the residential sector from Bogotá, Colombia, based on changes in the electric energy consumption behaviour of users. Initially, a survey divided in analysis units focused on obtaining the main characteristics of residential energy consumption was conducted. Using this information, a stochastic model was designed and developed in order to determine how changes in consumption habits during specific periods of the day influence the demand projection for a residential sector. A base scenario for the users of the selected population group was established from measurements in 18 houses and in the common point of a building, and the average energy consumed was 168.86 kWh/month. Through simulations using a system dynamics software, 12 scenarios were established. Consumption habits of users were modified in relation with periods and appliances, concluding that it is necessary to apply a set of strategies to encourage actions for changing the consumption habits of residential users, which has to be provided by government policies relevant to the energy area.
ISSN:1570-646X
1570-6478
DOI:10.1007/s12053-019-09816-9