Load control in modern power grids is becoming more and more important. Recently, energy monitoring and load control has gained interest from several actors such as energy utilities, and Demand Response mechanisms allow consumers to respond to signals from energy suppliers in order to reduce their energy consumption during critical periods, in exchange of discounts on electricity bills. Direct Load Control mechanisms allow energy suppliers, through the adoption of Smart Plugs, to automate load switch-o during such periods. These mechanisms have been traditionally applied to industrial customers only, leaving a major part of loads in the grid, e.g. household appliances, uncontrolled. Commercial smart plugs allow users to control and monitor their appliances through standard means such as web browsers. In addition, complex control and monitoring systems can only be built by adopting proprietary softwares and devices provided by plug vendors themselves. The present work aids electric facilities to monitor and control customers' appliances through the adoption of a new Smart Plug based on standards. This device features open-hardware and a Linux operating system, and implements standard communication protocols such as MQTT to become part of Demand Response M2M ecosystems.

Load control in modern power grids is becoming more and more important. Recently, energy monitoring and load control has gained interest from several actors such as energy utilities, and Demand Response mechanisms allow consumers to respond to signals from energy suppliers in order to reduce their energy consumption during critical periods, in exchange of discounts on electricity bills. Direct Load Control mechanisms allow energy suppliers, through the adoption of Smart Plugs, to automate load switch-o during such periods. These mechanisms have been traditionally applied to industrial customers only, leaving a major part of loads in the grid, e.g. household appliances, uncontrolled. Commercial smart plugs allow users to control and monitor their appliances through standard means such as web browsers. In addition, complex control and monitoring systems can only be built by adopting proprietary softwares and devices provided by plug vendors themselves. The present work aids electric facilities to monitor and control customers' appliances through the adoption of a new Smart Plug based on standards. This device features open-hardware and a Linux operating system, and implements standard communication protocols such as MQTT to become part of Demand Response M2M ecosystems.

Galioto, .Smart Plugs for smarter cities.

Smart Plugs for smarter cities

GALIOTO, Natale

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Load control in modern power grids is becoming more and more important. Recently, energy monitoring and load control has gained interest from several actors such as energy utilities, and Demand Response mechanisms allow consumers to respond to signals from energy suppliers in order to reduce their energy consumption during critical periods, in exchange of discounts on electricity bills. Direct Load Control mechanisms allow energy suppliers, through the adoption of Smart Plugs, to automate load switch-o during such periods. These mechanisms have been traditionally applied to industrial customers only, leaving a major part of loads in the grid, e.g. household appliances, uncontrolled. Commercial smart plugs allow users to control and monitor their appliances through standard means such as web browsers. In addition, complex control and monitoring systems can only be built by adopting proprietary softwares and devices provided by plug vendors themselves. The present work aids electric facilities to monitor and control customers' appliances through the adoption of a new Smart Plug based on standards. This device features open-hardware and a Linux operating system, and implements standard communication protocols such as MQTT to become part of Demand Response M2M ecosystems.
Load control in modern power grids is becoming more and more important. Recently, energy monitoring and load control has gained interest from several actors such as energy utilities, and Demand Response mechanisms allow consumers to respond to signals from energy suppliers in order to reduce their energy consumption during critical periods, in exchange of discounts on electricity bills. Direct Load Control mechanisms allow energy suppliers, through the adoption of Smart Plugs, to automate load switch-o during such periods. These mechanisms have been traditionally applied to industrial customers only, leaving a major part of loads in the grid, e.g. household appliances, uncontrolled. Commercial smart plugs allow users to control and monitor their appliances through standard means such as web browsers. In addition, complex control and monitoring systems can only be built by adopting proprietary softwares and devices provided by plug vendors themselves. The present work aids electric facilities to monitor and control customers' appliances through the adoption of a new Smart Plug based on standards. This device features open-hardware and a Linux operating system, and implements standard communication protocols such as MQTT to become part of Demand Response M2M ecosystems.
Smart Plugs;Power Meter; Smart city; Smart Cities;
Galioto, .Smart Plugs for smarter cities.
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