Demand side respond in the context of renewable energy prosumers

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to show the problem of adaptation of Demand Side Respond programs to the new market of renewable energy prosumers and to indicate the possibilities and proposals for these adaptations taking into account the current legislation and available solutions such as energy consumption monitoring, energy storage and control of energy consumption with Smart Home solutions. Design/methodology/approach: The aim of the paper was achieved by analyzing the literature on Demand Side Respond, analyzing the current legislation and analyzing the specifics of prosumer behavior. Findings: As a result of the analysis, problems related to the adaptation of Demand Side Respond programs for prosumers of energy from renewable sources (especially from PV installations) were indicated and possible solutions were proposed. Research limitations/implications: Future research will address the development of a set of recommendations for prosumers to optimize their behavior and ultimately contribute to the proper management of energy from PV installations. Originality/value: The article presents an important issue in the growing renewable energy market resulting from the new prosumer billing system that came into effect on April 1, 2022.