Energy demand curve variables - An overview of individual and systemic effects

摘要

The energy sector is fast-evolving. Carbon policies, distributed energy systems, net-zero construction, electric vehicles, and non-utility procurement are some examples that have the potential to impact conventional energy systems. There is a need to further the understanding of how systems will respond to simultaneous and extreme increases in these energy system modifiers to prepare energy stakeholders for the significant changes that are likely to occur.This paper provides an overview of the impacts that renewable energy and disruptive energy technologies can have on traditional operation and management of electricity grids. Impacts such as stranded assets, price volatility, demand curve changes, and GHG reductions, of both probable and improbable levels of change in energy system variables will be presented. Furthermore, this research will begin to consider how simultaneous changes can impact energy system dynamics and how systems can be designed to handle, and even benefit from disruptive system changes. This research will serve to increase awareness of the numerous potential variables that will influence energy systems and assist in system planning to increase the likelihood of success for energy sector stakeholders.