Energy Management in Smart Grids: Innovative Solutions for Demand-Side Optimization Considering Control Constraints

The paper delves into techniques to enhance energy management efficiency within microgrid systems, focusing on the Smart Grid context. With the progress in the global transition towards smarter and more sustainable electrical grids, Micro Grids have emerged as crucial elements, offering a decentralized generation of distribution capabilities within the broader framework of Smart Grids. Smart Grid management regarding the optimized utilization of different resources and energy storage while implementing grid control performances and regulatory standards is a critical priority in making Microgrids work reliably and efficiently. The paper comprehensively presents relevant literature, exploring energy management techniques and outlining future research directions for maximizing demand-side management implementation by overcoming the associated challenges. Key considerations include demand side management, technical, economic, and regulatory obstacles, proposing solutions, and highlighting research gaps.