A review of prosumers’ behaviours in smart grids and importance of smart grid management

Abstract

Purpose: The concept of the smart grid is relatively new. The first aim of the study is to understand the behaviour of prosumers in smart grids. The other goal is to raise awareness of the management tasks and risks of smart grids by highlighting the relevant issues of some business networks (PPP projects, outsourcing, strategic alliances etc.). Methodology: Systemized literature review was used in the paper. Results: The discussed management problems of various business networks indicate that management challenges can also be expected in smart grids, so it is worth preparing in time. Conclusion: We found a lack of empirical research about the behaviour of prosumers and believe that studying the electric power grid of the future from a management perspective, that is, examining the possible behaviours and decisions of various actors, can provide valuable and useful information for smart grid design and safe operation insurance.