Integrid - Bridging the Gap

Figure 4.21 – Local Life App message engagement 41 defined in this Use Case, with the aim of inducing positive domestic attitudes towards the energy system, increasing flexibility (through price and/or environmental-based incentive signals) and improving energy efficiency. The core of the HLUC11 demonstration is based on two distinct engagement strategies: i) Comfort-oriented engagement strategies in smart homes; ii) Energy feedback as part of a social network (to be applied to 20 to 200 residential consumers). KPI calculation The following metrics were then calculated as a result of the HLUC11 demonstration. Table 4.13 - HLUC11 KPIs and Description KPI Result Description Peak Load Reduction 44% Pause Hour demo: Reflects the impact of the Use Case on the network peak load (therefore DSO gains flexibility in operation and network planning). KPI under calculation Energy use reduction 3.46% Changes (relative and absolute) in energy consumption levels after Locallife installation. Monthly Interactions 4.4 LocalLife app: Interaction with the feedback mechanism. (average per month) Self-awareness of household energy use 89% Results from Surveys Price awareness 86% Results from Surveys Environmental awareness 92% Results from Surveys During demonstration trials, several Pause Hours were activated based on grid stress periods, where demand response techniques could provide important benefits. Customers were invited to manage their consumption so that the grid could overcome any technical constraints. Despite being an innovative concept, Portuguese demo results are still below expectations when compared to the Swedish demo results. This may be explained by cultural differences where Portuguese people still lack incentives and engagement measures to become more participative in such social energy networks.