A methodology based on demand side management approaches for an optimal planning of MV-LV grid expansion in highly congested urban areas

Nowadays, a renewed and growing interest is involving the Demand Side Management (DSM) techniques, since they are regarded as suitable tools in Distribution Networks planning. The following drivers trigger off this revitalisation: • The electric demand in urban contexts is growing beyond the expectations, owing to correspondingly increased needs of comfort (air-conditioning, indoor air quality, housekeeping, communication, etc.), which can be fulfilled through the electric end-uses with high quality, compliance with environmental regulations and competitive economic benefits. • This sudden higher pressure of the demand on the local Electric System is bound to force the Distributors to make …