Scripting, control, and privacy in domestic smart grid technologies: Insights from a Danish pilot study

Abstract

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Introducing the dilemma of societal alignment for inclusive and responsible research and innovation

“…In such circumstances, householders and their behaviour are understood as 'barriers' in technological implementation rather than a crucial area of study (Hansen and Borup 2017). This is problematic given that the technologies and control mechanisms often suggested in relation to the smart grid, such as heat pumps, electric vehicles, and remote control of the consumption of these devices, are very close to the everyday routines of communities and challenge the ways people currently live (Hansen and Hauge 2017;Nyborg 2015).…”

Users Empowered in Smart Grid Development? Assumptions and Up-To-Date Knowledge

“…Several authors emphasized that automation defines demand shifting more than economic incentives [8]. While earlier studies raised concerns about a loss of control, more recent studies provided another image [18,19]. In general, remote or automatic control seems to be acceptable to residents, that is, under conditions.…”

“…In general, remote or automatic control seems to be acceptable to residents, that is, under conditions. It depends on what equipment is controlled, the information and security of smart techniques provided, and whether they have the ability to override the external control [8,19]. Results of a representative survey indicated that a direct load control tariff was more acceptable than the time-of-use tariffs presented [18].…”

“…Whether dynamic tariffs will be accepted is most likely dependent on whether users consider them to be fair. A recent study [19] found that transport or capacity charges are considered fairer than peak pricing and much more than a flat rate. What is considered fair depends on noneconomic justification, guarantee that basic needs will be fulfilled, predictability, and being sure that peak use is not only affordable for rich people.…”

“…It also relates to the fact that considerations other than financial ones influence energy consumption. Saving energy, an interest in new techniques, and a green image are among the other reasons for becoming flexible [5,19]. If households are primarily motivated by a desire to become self-sufficient and autonomous, this could even create a tension with demand-side flexibility schemes, which tend to create new types of grid dependency (whether it be flexibility contracts, automated demand response, or market-based dynamic energy pricing incentives).…”