Review of Smart Home Energy Management Systems

Recently smart home energy management systems (SHEMS) have been developed very fast. The relevant techniques enable SHEMS to support network controlling via demand responses, maybe including peak shaving and load shifting, as well as some ancillary services. This paper reviews the concept of SHEMS and looks into its background. It highlights SHEMS' major components, and comparatively analyzes various technological approaches. It also discusses some of the concerns and challenges, and suggests a framework for future systems.