It can be seen in Table 10, which summarises the reviewed projects that the approaches for
achieving flexible load differ; some have a more comprehensive approach where most of the
identified smart grid and demand side management tools are used, while others have a more
narrow approach and only tests some of the available tools. Based on the projects included in
this review it appears however that there are several common elements and many of the
methods and tools used are the same or similar. All projects include some sort of pricing
model for example, and visualization of electricity use and current cost is also a reoccurring
tool. The projects Stockholm Royal Seaport, the EcoGrid EU and possibly the Jeju Island
illustrates that it is probably easier to have a more comprehensive approach for a well-defined
area such as an island or a new build city district.
Based on the reviewed projects it seems obvious that there is a potential for achieving
flexibility and load shifting from customers. There might therefore also be a potential in
reducing or delaying investments in the grid. However, regardless of the potential in reducing
costly investments in the grid demand side management can be considered necessary due to
the increase in electricity demand, anticipated growth for electr