Demand Side Management Systems & Economic Aspects

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  • Author
    Dr. Fouad Zaro
  • Level
    Introductory
  • Study time
    ~ 25 minutes
  • Videos
    4
  • Contact
    fzaro@ppu.edu

Objectives and Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of DSM, including energy efficiency, demand response, and DER.
  • Analyze load profiles and identify opportunities for DSM interventions in different sectors.
  • Design basic DSM strategies such as peak shaving, valley filling, and load shifting.
  • Apply DSM evaluation tools to interpret data, performance indicators, and simulation results.
  • Compare Net-Metering and Net-Billing using given mathematical formulations.
  • Evaluate the economic, environmental, and reliability impacts of DSM solutions.
  • Communicate DSM findings effectively using graphs, case studies, and technical reasoning.
  • Discuss emerging DSM trends and their relevance to modern smart grids.
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Dr. Fouad Zaro

Dr. Zaro has received his BS degree in industrial automation Engineering from Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU), Palestine. Later on, he received his MS and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia in 2010 and 2013, respectively. Since 2014 he is an assistant professor in Palestine Polytechnic University. During the period of 2019-2022he was the chairman of electrical engineering department. He is interested in artificial intelligent techniques in power systems applications, electrical energy management, smart buildings, smart and microgrid grids.