Demand control systems automatically manage the entry of loads and their exit on the electrical network. This helps to prevent consumption that exceeds the contracted demand. It helps you avoid paying fines for excess power demand.

The function of demand controllers is very easy. Users register the power value that has been contracted and the value of each load that should be managed. The equipment checks from time to time the energy consumed. 

It will turn on and off the appliances or loads that are registered so that the energy consumed is always below the contracted. The connection of the load is managed by schedule or load line and the demand schedule can then be defined on a monthly basis. 

Benefits of demand control 

Demand control is useful because it helps us manage loads by demand and lower energy bill. Demand controllers can be useful in the installations of photovoltaics to prevent the injection of more than necessary power into the grid. Software can be used to give managers the tools to analyze the energy consumption of premises. 

The power bill for large and medium consumers is made up of the total consumption, overages, and demand. The energy consumption portion is typically calculated by multiplying the measured consumption of energy by the rate of consumption. The demand share is calculated by multiplying the demand tariff by the contracted energy demand. 

Energy efficiency and demand controllers 

Using demand controllers isn’t restricted to avoiding fines to breach of contracts. It also helps us limit consumption and contingent electricity costs. This is why it is important to install demand control systems. Using demand controllers can bring a lot of benefits of energy management. This can reduce the losses and allow a reduction in the amount of electricity bill. Demand controllers allow better planning for managers.