Abstract:

Along with the mature power market and the constantly improvement of energy-saving technologies in China, the role of demand side resources in power grid is becoming increasingly prominent. This paper proposed a new planning mode for power grid, in which the demand side resources was regarded as the equivalent of supply side resources and should be brought into the new planning model directly. Firstly, the demand side resources were defined, the feasibility that the demand side resources were brought into power grid planning and the possible introduction part were demonstrated as well. Secondly, a new type of power grid planning mode with considering demand side resources was put forward, and the planning elements, participation subject and planning process were introduced in detail. Finally, this paper proposed specific suggestions for the promotion of the new power grid planning mode from the point of technology, management, policy and so on.

Key words: demand side resources, power grid planning, planning mode, planning elements, participation subject, planning process