Analysis and modeling of active occupancy of the residential sector in Spain: an indicator of residential electricity consumption

López-Rodríguez, M. A., Santiago, I., Trillo-Montero, D., Torriti, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0569-039X and Moreno-Munoz, A. (2013) Analysis and modeling of active occupancy of the residential sector in Spain: an indicator of residential electricity consumption. Energy Policy, 62. pp. 742-751. ISSN 0301-4215 doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.07.095

Abstract/Summary

The growing energy consumption in the residential sector represents about 30% of global demand. This calls for Demand Side Management solutions propelling change in behaviors of end consumers, with the aim to reduce overall consumption as well as shift it to periods in which demand is lower and where the cost of generating energy is lower. Demand Side Management solutions require detailed knowledge about the patterns of energy consumption. The profile of electricity demand in the residential sector is highly correlated with the time of active occupancy of the dwellings; therefore in this study the occupancy patterns in Spanish properties was determined using the 2009–2010 Time Use Survey (TUS), conducted by the National Statistical Institute of Spain. The survey identifies three peaks in active occupancy, which coincide with morning, noon and evening. This information has been used to input into a stochastic model which generates active occupancy profiles of dwellings, with the aim to simulate domestic electricity consumption. TUS data were also used to identify which appliance-related activities could be considered for Demand Side Management solutions during the three peaks of occupancy.

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Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Energy Research Science > School of the Built Environment > Energy and Environmental Engineering group
Publisher	Elsevier
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