Evaluation of data communication requirements for common demand response models

Demand response (DR) management is one of the key applications of future energy systems. Most of the corresponding models and algorithms require data communication between different smart grid network components to work efficiently. In this paper, 31 contributions from literature are evaluated with respect to their data communication requirements. Although the analyzed proposals on DR models do not specify detailed requirements on network architecture, communication protocols, or Quality of Service, our analysis has clearly shown which links are mandatory for all models. It has also been shown on which network parts measures to ensure security and privacy have to be implemented, especially when specific DR algorithms are used. DR proposals which function with a minimum of data communication could be identified.