Calculation Method of Demand Response Potential of Offshore Fishing Farms Considering Electricity Consumption Behavior

ABSTRACT With the continuous advancement of demand response (DR) research, significant progress has been made in its application in conventional electricity usage scenarios. However, studies focusing on special areas, such as offshore fishing farms, are relatively scarce. This paper focuses on the electricity consumption characteristics of offshore fishing farms and proposes a method for calculating DR potential. A load classification framework tailored to the specific features of fishing farms is established, and a DR model is constructed to maximize the benefits of fishing farm participation in DR while maintaining electricity comfort. A method for calculating DR potential is designed for different load characteristics. The case study analysis results show that DR can achieve a total load reduction of 34.6% for offshore fishing farms, with electric boats (EBs), feed mills, and lighting equipment contributing 73.8%, 19.2%, and 7%, respectively, to the overall DR potential. The findings provide theoretical support for offshore fishing farms’ participation in DR and have significant implications for improving their power supply reliability.