JIITA, vol.9 no.1, p.1059-1069, DOI: 10.22664/ISITA.2025.9.1.1059
Mohamed A.Abdellah, Mohamed Abd Elazim Nayel, Islam M. Alkabbany, Hany Selim
Abstract. Pricing-based demand response programs (DRPs) play a crucial role in Demand-Side Management (DSM) by enhancing energy efficiency, reducing peak demand, and facilitating renewable energy integration. This study evaluates various pricing models, including Flat-Rate Pricing, Block Tariff Systems, Time-of-Use (TOU) Pricing, Seasonal Pricing, Real-Time Pricing (RTP), Critical Peak Pricing (CPP), and Renewable Generation-Based Dynamic Pricing (RGDP). The study includes an analysis of these models concerning DSM results like energy efficiency, peak load management, consumer behavior, and environmental sustainability. TOU and CPP stood out in efforts to curb peak demand, while RTP and RGDP offer optimal load management but require advanced infrastructure. These models have much promise in integrating consumption with the availability of renewable energy. Some challenges like social awareness and regulatory frameworks, mentioned in discussions, might become factors against the mass adoption of these pricing models.
Keywords; Demand-Side Management, Pricing-Based Demand Response, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Integration, Sustainability
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