The energy demand of electricity consumers depends to a great deal on their life rhythm, and is subject to seasonal and weather-related fluctuations. While there are some peak demands in the morning and evening hours, lower consumption prevails throughout the night. During supply shortages or times of peak demands, Unified IEM Load Management ensures a better distribution of power demand by targeted switching off of air conditioning systems, hot water storage systems etc., and thus helps avoiding the necessity of buying expensive power during peak periods.
The share of electricity in the total energy market is steadily increasing. According to a study of the International Energy Agency, the total power consumption in the European countries will grow by about 2 percent per year. By 2030 a growth of almost 50 percent is expected. In order to maintain the current supply security, it will be necessary to construct power stations with a generation capacity of 600 GW in the next 20 to 30 years, and to improve and expand the transmission and distribution infrastructure continually. Load management, which reduces the frequency of peak loads, will continue to play a vital role in the limitation of investment costs necessary for improvements and the expansion of power supply.
Unified IEM Load Management makes it possible to reduce energy consumption during supply shortages or peak periods (e.g. peak loads at lunchtime). Instead of the conventional ripple control receivers, modern LMM-2540 Load Management Modules are employed to carry out the connection and disconnection of loads. These load Load management devices are based on bidirectional communication and have the following functions:
The relays integrated into the LMM-2540 Load Management Modules can be addressed individually, in clusters or via broadcast, and allow autonomous execution of time-controlled switching actions via an integrated high-precision timer.
Unified IEM Load Management forms the basis for the implementation of the following end-user contract models:
Alternatively, the employment of intelligent power outlets is supported to carry out switching actions in the area of home and building automation. Intelligent power outlets can be installed at any point in a building and be integrated into the Unified IEM Load Management via a LON-100 LON Server.
