Due to the expansion of volatile generation plants, distribution grids are facing new challenges. In order to replace rigid technologies such as time switches, a grid-serving load management concept is being pursued. The approach is based on the decentralised, autonomous control of controllable consumer devices depending on the local grid status.

The technological, regulatory and contractual framework conditions of controllable consumers in the low voltage, such as heat pumps, electric storage heaters or electric vehicles, are taken into account.

For the prototype application, a separate algorithm for decentralised control was developed and implemented. The module installed at the house connection measures voltages and currents and uses them internally to determine the probable grid status on the line.

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