Artificial Intelligence Application in Demand Response: Advantages, Issues, Status, and Challenges

Community microgrids, as an emerging technology, offer resiliency in operation for smart grids. Microgrids are seeing an increased penetration of eco-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years. However, the uncontrolled charging of EVs can easily overwhelm such electric networks. In this work, we propose an efficient demand response (DR) scheme based on dynamic pricing to enhance the capacity of the microgrid to securely host a large number of EVs. A hierarchical two-level optimization framework is introduced to realize the DR scheme. At the upper level, the dynamic prices for the participating users in DR are optimized while at the lower level, each user optimizes its energy consumption based on the price signal from the upper level. An evolutionary algorithm and a mixed-integer linear programming model is employed to solve the upper and lower level problems, respectively. Energy scheduling problems of the users are solved in a distributed manner which adds to the scalability of the approach. The proposed DR scheme is tested on a microgrid system adopted from the IEEE European low-voltage distribution network. Numerical experiments confirm the effectiveness of the proposed DR scheme compared to the benchmark pricing policies from the literature.

In the past two decades, interest in demand response (DR) schemes has grown exponentially. The need for DR has been driven by sustainability (environmental and socioeconomic) and cost-efficiency. The main premise of DR is to influence the timing and magnitude of consumption to match energy supply by sharing the benefits with consumers, ultimately aiming to optimize generation cost. As such, the first and primary enabler to DR was the establishment of contemporary electricity markets. Increased proliferation of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and microgeneration further motivated the participation of consumers as active players in the market, popularizing DR and the wider category of Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs. Smart Grids (SG) have been an enabler to modern DR schemes, with smart metering data providing input to the underlying optimization and forecasting tools. The more recent emergence of the Internet of Energy (IoE), seen as the evolution of SG, is driven by increased Internet of Things (IoT)-enabling and high penetration of scalable and distributed energy resources. In this IoE paradigm being a fully decentralized network of energy prosumers, DR will continue to be a vital aspect of the grid in future Transactive Energy (TE) schemes, aiming for a more user-centered, energy-efficient, cost-saving, energy management approach. This paper investigates original motives and identifies the first mentions of DR in the legislative and scientific literature. Afterwards, the evolution of DR is tracked over the past four decades, attempting to study the co-influence of legislation and research by performing a thorough statistical analysis of research trends on the IEEE Xplore digital library. Finally, conclusions are made as to the current state of DR and future prospects of DR are discussed.

The primary objective of this study is to investigate various applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and statistical methodologies for analyzing and managing peritoneal metastases (PM) caused by gastrointestinal cancers. Relevant keywords and search criteria were comprehensively researched on PubMed and Google Scholar to identify articles and reviews related to the topic. The AI approaches considered were conventional machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models, and the relevant statistical approaches included biostatistics and logistic models. The systematic literature review yielded nearly 30 articles meeting the predefined criteria. Analyses of these studies showed that AI methodologies consistently outperformed traditional statistical approaches. In the AI approaches, DL consistently produced the most precise results, while classical ML demonstrated varied performance but maintained high predictive accuracy. The sample size was the recurring factor that increased the accuracy of the predictions for models of the same type. AI and statistical approaches can detect PM developing among patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Therefore, if clinicians integrated these approaches into diagnostics and prognostics, they could better analyze and manage PM, enhancing clinical decision-making and patients' outcomes. Collaboration across multiple institutions would also help in standardizing methods for data collection and allowing consistent results.

A data-driven methodology for dynamic pricing and demand response in electric power networks

Electric demand side management (DSM) focuses on changing the electricity consumption patterns of end-use customers through improving energy efficiency and optimizing allocation of power. Demand response (DR) is a DSM solution that targets residential, commercial and industrial customers, and is developed for demand reduction or demand shifting at a specific time for a specific duration. In the absence of on-site generation or possibility of demand shifting, consumption level needs to be lowered. While non-criticality of loads at the residential and commercial levels allows for demand reduction with relative ease, demand reduction of industrial processes requires a more sophisticated solution. Production constraints, inventory constraints, maintenance schedules and crew management are some of the many factors that have to be taken into account before one or more processes can be temporarily shut down. An intelligent system is designed in this paper for implementation of DR at an industrial site. Based on the various operational constraints of the industrial process, it determines the loads that could be potentially curtailed. Fuzzy/expert systems are used to derive a priority factor for different candidate loads. This information can then be used by the plant operator/DR client to make a comply/opt-out decision during a utility-initiated DR event.

Per the National Energy Policy, Demand Side Management (DSM) is one of the energy conservations that performs a function to manage electric power of demand-side resources. One of the DSM solutions is a demand response program, which is a part of Thailand Smart Grid Action Plan 2017 - 2021. Demand response program such as peak demand reduction plays a role in both the management of the electricity crisis and enhance energy security. This paper presents a pilot project for a fully automated demand response program at MEA Rat Burana District Office. The system is composed of a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) with Demand Response Client gateway and 5 energy controllers at the air conditioner by using the OpenADR2.0b protocol. Also, this concept leads to automatic or semi-automatic demand response program in the future. The result shows the total energy consumption reduction for air conditioners by 53.5%. The future works to be carried out are to implement into other MEA District Office such as Khlong Toei, Yan Nawa and Bang Khun Thian and to test with a Load Aggregator Management System (LAMS).

This study evaluates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in power systems on energy security and to determine relevant policy implications. We use a mixed methods approach to analyze the benefits and risks associated with AI implementation on the European power grid, focusing on four key dimensions of energy security: availability, affordability, accessibility, and acceptability. We investigated the benefits of AI using PyPSA, a Python-based model of the European electricity system. Three AI applications were parametrized: load reduction, load shifting, and wind wake steering. We compared scenarios in which these AI applications are widely deployed against a baseline scenario without these applications to determine if AI improves energy security. The study also analyzes risks associated with AI deployment in the power grid. We developed a risk taxonomy centered around six high-level categories: cybersecurity, jurisdictional or sovereignty issues, unexplained or unexpected actions by the model, unethical or illegal decision-making, reliance and trust in decision-making, and supplier dependency and vendor lock-in. Additionally, we conducted a back-casting exercise with subject-matter experts to determine positive and negative future outcomes of AI deployment and identify actions to create positive outcomes and avoid negative ones. The paper presents a set of policy implications for AI on the European synchronous grid. We find that AI applications can improve energy security in power systems. In the scenarios we tested, behind-the-meter applications have a greater impact on energy security than front-of-meter applications. The results suggest that AI applications targeting energy consumption may significantly improve energy security metrics. Keywords: Energy Security, AI, Power Grid, European Electricity System

Technological progress, especially in the field of information, has led to reducing the gap between science, information and knowledge. This accelerating change has forced all educational institutions to comply with this new mission by using information technology in the teaching process, as artificial intelligence has become an integral part of the educational and learning process, and a means of Effective in the teaching process, in addition to being research tools in obtaining information and knowledge, the research problem focused on (what are the attitudes of the kindergarten teacher towards using artificial intelligence applications in the effective teaching process in the early education stage in the third Rusafa Education Directorate?), where the importance of The research is considered one of the researches that deals with an important and vital topic (artificial intelligence), as it gains its importance in that it represents the role that kindergarten teachers play in the early education stage in developing the skills and abilities and refining the information of the child through their use of artificial intelligence methods and applications, as well as The positive role of such research in stimulating kindergarten teachers’ motivation to benefit from artificial intelligence applications, which increases the efficiency and effectiveness of their teaching. The aim of the research is to reveal kindergarten teachers’ attitudes towards using artificial intelligence in the effective teaching process in the early education stage, as well as to reveal the most important The challenges facing kindergarten teachers using artificial intelligence in the effective teaching process, and are there any statistically significant differences between the average kindergarten teacher’s attitudes to using artificial intelligence in the effective teaching process in the early education stage according to the research variables? The research reached several conclusions, perhaps the most important of which is the existence of differences. There is statistical significance between the average kindergarten teacher’s attitudes to using artificial intelligence in the effective teaching process in the early education stage according to the research variables. The research recommends holding many workshops and training courses for kindergarten teachers on how to use artificial intelligence in effective teaching, and including programs and rehabilitation plans for kindergarten teachers. About the use of artificial intelligence according to the plans of the Ministry of Education, which are consistent with its vision, and encouraging teachers to proceed and benefit from applications and websites for safe and available artificial intelligence applications in the teaching process

This study examines data center characteristics, loads, control systems, and technologies to identify demand response (DR) and automated DR (Open Auto-DR) opportunities and challenges. The study was performed in collaboration with technology experts, industrial partners, and data center facility managers and existing research on commercial and industrial DR was collected and analyzed. The results suggest that data centers, with significant and rapidly growing energy use, have significant DR potential. Because data centers are highly automated, they are excellent candidates for Open Auto-DR. 'Non-mission-critical' data centers are the most likely candidates for early adoption of DR. Data center site infrastructure DR strategies have been well studied for other commercial buildings; however, DR strategies for information technology (IT) infrastructure have not been studied extensively. The largest opportunity for DR or load reduction in data centers is in the use of virtualization to reduce IT equipment energy use, which correspondingly reduces facility cooling loads. DR strategies could also be deployed for data center lighting, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Additional studies and demonstrations are needed to quantify benefits to data centers of participating in DR and to address concerns about DR's possible impact on data center performance or quality of service and equipment life span.

Electric demand side management (DSM) focuses on changing the electricity consumption patterns of end-use customers through improving energy efficiency and optimizing allocation of power. Demand response (DR) is a DSM solution that targets residential, commercial and industrial customers, and is developed for demand reduction or demand shifting at a specific time for a specific duration. In the absence of on-site generation or possibility of demand shifting, consumption level needs to be lowered. Whereas non-criticality of loads at the residential and commercial levels allows for demand reduction with relative ease, reducing the demand of industrial processes requires a more sophisticated solution. Production constraints, inventory constraints, maintenance schedules and crew management are some of the many factors that have to be taken into account before one or more processes can be temporarily shut down. Some of these constraints can be viewed along the overall performance of the system, while others need to be analyzed and evaluated in real-time. A system is proposed in this paper that dynamically ranks loads and workstations within an industrial site as candidates for demand reduction. Constraints on the daily operation of the industrial system are taken into account in conjunction with real-time assessment of inventory buildup. A fuzzy/expert-based system combined with an optimization module verifies whether and, if applicable, by how much the plant can participate in a utility-initiated DR event, while satisfying its local operational constraints. A case study is proposed for a sample production line to further explain the design concepts.

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With the widespread installation of smart meters, more and more residents are signing long-term contracts with the grid for demand response (DR) scheme. As an effective way of managing energy consumption about energy prices and system energy balance conditions, the DR scheme contributes to the system cost-saving. In this context, the optimal operation of a multi-energy residential microgrid (MERMG) is studied considering the multi-energy DR scheme. The objective is to minimize the net operating cost under the system’s operational constraints. In the multi-energy DR scheme, the price-based DR (PBDR) is used for power consumption and thermal (heat or cooling) inertia is for the thermal energy consumption. Besides, to guarantee the solution quality as well as relieve the computation burden, the original nonlinear items are linearized to make the operation model a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) problem. Then it can be then efficiently solved by commercial solvers like Cplex and Gurobi. Finally, by applying the proposed method in the test MERMG and comparing it with the one without the multi-energy DR scheme, the validity of the proposed method is verified.

Introduction: In todays rapidly changing technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live, work and create art at an unprecedented speed. As an important part of human culture, dance art has also ushered in new development opportunities and challenges in this scientific and technological revolution. Objectives: This paper aims to explore the innovative application and influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in dance creation and performance. With the rapid development of AI technology, its application is increasingly wide in the field of art, and dance art is no exception Methods: This paper first outlines the application of AI technology in dance creation, including the generation of new dance movements through algorithms, auxiliary choreography, etc. These applications provide unprecedented creative sources and tools for dance creators. Then, this paper analyzes the role of AI in dance performance, such as the accurate movement performance of dance robot, the immersive experience of virtual reality technology in dance performance, etc. Results: These technologies not only enrich the form of dance performance, but also broaden the viewing experience of the audience. In addition, this paper also discusses the application of AI in dance teaching, such as intelligent guidance system, distance dance teaching, etc., which bring convenience and personalization to dance teaching. However, the application of AI in the field of dance also faces technical challenges and art ethical issues, which need further research and discussion. Conclusions: In conclusion, this paper believes that the application of AI technology in dance creation, performance and teaching has broad prospects, but it also needs to pay attention to its potential impact and challenges to promote the harmonious coexistence of dance art and AI technology. The research of this paper provides new perspectives and thoughts in the field of dance art, Provides a reference for future research and practice.

This study investigates the scientific development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications in Human Resource Management (HRM) through bibliometric analysis. To this end, 522 academic publications indexed in the Scopus database between 2020 and 2024 were analyzed using the R-based bibliometrix package and VOSviewer software. Descriptive analysis, scientific productivity metrics, and content analysis techniques were employed. The findings revealed three main patterns. First, research on AI and ML applications in HRM has grown significantly—particularly between 2022 and 2024—driven by post-pandemic digital transformation. Second, India, China, and the USA lead in research output, while the UK and France demonstrate strong citation impact, indicating a globally expanding research ecosystem. Third, the thematic focus of research is shifting from technical infrastructure toward more human-centered and ethical dimensions. Additionally, keyword co-occurrence network analysis identified three major thematic clusters: HRM functions, AI applications, and machine learning analytics, highlighting the field’s interdisciplinary nature. Compared to the previous studies, this research provides a more comprehensive bibliometric analysis of AI and ML applications in HRM. It is the first extensive study to map the intellectual evolution of the field from a multidisciplinary perspective. Furthermore, it charts research trends and collaboration networks, revealing a shift from technical implementations to strategic integration. In conclusion, this analysis offers new insights to the literature by illustrating the technological evolution in HRM and highlighting the growing significance of cutting-edge approaches such as AI and ML, reaffirming the field as a timely and impactful area of research.

Building system operation faces the challenge of reducing energy use and implementing a demand response, which can be defined as a temporary modification in energy loads affecting dynamic energy price and reliability information. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system in buildings provides an opportunity for implementing demand response strategies due to the thermal inertia in building zones. However, an HVAC-based demand response is not a prevalent strategy in actual facility management due to the lack of understanding among building operators of their facilities and occupants. Herein, we focus on developing a better understanding of the occupant side by obtaining a reliable prediction of occupants’ thermal satisfaction. We evaluate the prediction performance of a probabilistic model provided in our previous paper using a case study with a subset of the ASHRAE Global Thermal Comfort Database II. The influence of a better prediction of thermal satisfaction on the implementation of the HVAC-based demand response strategy is further discussed. The conventional method overestimates productivity deterioration due to changes in the thermal environment, making it challenging to implement an HVAC-based demand response strategy aggressively. A robust prediction model using a probabilistic approach can solve this problem, allowing building operators to adopt an aggressive stance for implementing a demand response. The results of this study offer fresh insight into the impact of a probabilistic model in the prediction of thermal satisfaction for establishing an HVAC-based demand response strategy.