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ID125770
Title ProperAnalysis and modeling of active occupancy of the residential sector in Spain
Other Title Informationan indicator of residential electricity consumption
LanguageENG
AuthorLopez-Rodriguez, M A ;  Santiago, I ;  Trillo-Montero, D ;  Torriti, J
Publication2013.
Summary / Abstract (Note)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.
`In' analytical NoteEnergy Policy Vol.62; Nov 2013: p.742-751
Journal SourceEnergy Policy Vol.62; Nov 2013: p.742-751
Key WordsDomestic Electricity Consumption ;  Demand Side Management ;  Domestic Active Occupancy