Demand Side Flexibility

Demand Side Flexibility (DSF) refers to the ability of electricity demand to adjust in response to system needs.

Actions

• Reduce consumption
• Increase consumption
• Shift consumption over time

Role

• Supports real-time system balance
• Enables higher renewable penetration
• Provides services to:
  • Transmission system operators
  • Distribution network operators

Relationship to DR

Demand Response is a mechanism used to realise demand side flexibility.