ANALYSIS OF EXISTING METHODS FOR CHANGING ELECTRIC LOAD INDICATORS

Abstract

Growing demand for and supply of continuous and high-quality electricity to consumers are regarded as the main task of any energy system nowadays.
Moreover, sharp rise in consumption demand causes shortages in the energy system and raises the maximum load in peak periods. Industrial enterprises are considered as a branch with the highest power consumption level in the entire energy system.
Therefore, sustainable energy system can be achieved by adjusting the loads of industrial enterprises. This article discusses analyses of the methods designed for managing consumer demand, adjusting of loads in industrial enterprises, adjusting the power factor, using renewable energy sources, applying the energy storage devices, introducing network restrictions, and introducing tariffs. Sustainability of the electricity network with the applied methods, as well as speci�ic advantages and disadvantages of each of them as well as the change in the amounts of payment for electricity during peak periods compared to other times of the day and ensuring of the system reliability and the impact power ef�iciency of companies, have been reviewed. Based on the research �indings, the development of a tariff system that will encourage consumers to accumulate renewable energy sources and use them in peak periods has been suggested.