Energy flexible buildings: An evaluation of definitions and quantification methodologies applied to thermal storage

摘要

As demand response and energy flexibility are often suggested as key principles to facilitate high levels of renewable energy sources into energy markets, different studies evaluated the potential impact of energy flexibility in buildings. Nonetheless, due to differences in definition and quantification methodologies for energy flexibility, comparing results between such studies is difficult. With a review and applied evaluation of existing definitions and quantification methodologies this paper aims at assessing the applicability, benefits and drawbacks of each quantification methodology.