Grid friendly

Electrical devices are considered grid friendly if they operate in a manner that supports electrical grid reliability through demand response.[1] Basic grid-friendly devices may incorporate features that work to offset short-term undesirable changes in line frequency or voltage; more sophisticated devices may alter their operating profile based on the current market price for electricity, reducing load when prices are at a peak. Grid-friendly devices can include major appliances found in homes, commercial building systems such as HVAC, and many industrial systems.

  1. ^ Ning Lu; Hammerstrom, D.J.; "Design Considerations for Frequency Responsive Grid Friendly Appliances," Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition, 2005/2006 IEEE PES, vol., no., pp.647-652, 21–24 May 2006 [1]