Power, Control, and Data Processing Systems

Power, Control, and Data Processing Systems

A Review of Game Theory-based Approaches for Demand Side Management in Smart Energy Grids

Document Type : Review paper

Authors
1 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IranLD
2 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
10.30511/pcdp.2025.2072667.1045
Abstract
Smart grid and demand side management have increased the interaction between energy suppliers and consumers. Energy savings are possible through optimal resource allocation and energy utilization. This interaction helps reduce grid dependency, optimize resources. This paper reviews the socio-economic and reliability benefits of smart grid and focuses on the classification and analysis of recent studies that propose game theory approaches for optimizing demand side management. The analysis of each application, including cooperative and non-cooperative games, is carried out by analyzing the mechanisms and solution methods. Based on the review of these studies, game theory applications on the demand side can be beneficial for the grid and the consumer. Classification and review of recent works, proposing game theory approaches for optimal demand side management are considered in this paper. Applications of different cooperative and non-cooperative games are analyzed by reviewing their mechanisms and solution methods. It is concluded from the review of these works that game theory applications on demand side is beneficial for both grid and the consumer.
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Volume 3, Issue 1
Winter 2026
Pages 28-37

  • Receive Date 24 September 2025
  • Revise Date 13 October 2025
  • Accept Date 16 October 2025
  • First Publish Date 16 October 2025
  • Publish Date 01 March 2026