Demand side management (DSM). What are the potential benefits?

This paper discusses load profiles connected to the power system at different voltage levels and possible ways to utilize the inherent flexibility in demand. Utilizing demand flexibility benefits several players in the energy value chain, such as network operators, power generation companies, industry costumers and wholesalers, among others. This paper describes typical consumer demand profiles (individual and aggregated) in Norway, and the potential benefits for grid operators at transmission and distribution level, by utilizing demand side management or demand response.