.Talking to a UK DNO engineer yesterday I discover that selective shedding of loads such as domestic airconditioning during peak periods / overload periods is possible ( or already happening ) in parts of Australia by smart meters responding to commands from the local supply network control room.
I wasn't too sure that his information was accurate ( he has worked for some years in Australia )
This manufacturer's website does add some credence to what he was saying
Obviously some re-wiring of consumer units in the UK would be necessary but this was already the cse with Economy Seven and similar where Off Peak circuits were switched ON and OFF by the DNO's time switch.
I wasn't too sure that his information was accurate ( he has worked for some years in Australia )
This manufacturer's website does add some credence to what he was saying
Obviously some re-wiring of consumer units in the UK would be necessary but this was already the cse with Economy Seven and similar where Off Peak circuits were switched ON and OFF by the DNO's time switch.