The academic activities and research topics of distributed energy resources and active demand integration session(S4)of CIRED 2015 are described. A total of 126 papers are accepted and shared at this session through oral presentation

poster presentation and round table discussions. The main hot topics of concern include issues related to load characteristics

the pricing algorithm

distributed energy resources control

demand side management

and the effect of integration of distributed energy resources and load response on distribution network planning and operation. Advanced research and promotional value for different demonstration projects are also dealt with.