Appliance scheduling optimization in smart home networks comprising of smart appliances and a photovoltaic panel

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a solution to the problem of scheduling of smart appliances operations in a given time range. We adopt a photovoltaic (PV) panel as a power producing appliance that acts as micro-grid. Appliance operation is modeled in terms of un-interruptible sequence phases, given in load demand profile. An optimization algorithm, which can provide a schedule for smart home appliances usage is proposed. Simulation results demonstrate the utility of our proposed solution for appliance scheduling. We further show that adding a PV panel in the home results in reduction of electricity bill and export of energy to the national grid.