USELOAD - a multipurpose software tool for simulation of end-use loads. Model description and examples of use.

Abstract

The objective for USELOAD is to model the electricity market consisting of various customer classes. By simulating the behaviour of all customer classes, participating in the market, it is possible to estimate the total demand for electricity for each interval during a time period. The demand from each customer class is segmented into different end-uses that are modelled similar to the customer classes. The simulated market load is segmented into different customer classes, or into different end-uses.