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Which Flexibility Options Facilitate the Integration of Intermittent Renewable Energy Sources in Electricity Systems?

Authors: Christoph Zöphel, Steffi Schreiber, Theresa Müller, Dominik Möst

Published in: Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports | Issue 1/2018

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Purpose of Review

In the last decade, the growing penetration of renewable energy sources has induced an increasing research interest in the analysis of flexible energy systems. In particular, the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources, as wind and photovoltaic energy, requires flexibility to compensate the imbalances between energy demand and supply. The objective of the paper is to provide a comprehensive literature review about the role of flexibility options in different electricity systems with focus on Europe and selected countries.

Recent Findings

According to the present analysis, it can be pointed out that the portfolio of flexibility options and the interdependencies between them are based on the prevalent energy system in a country or region.

Summary

The research on flexibility measures is mainly driven by the observed energy system characteristics as well as the pursued climate protection strategy. Additionally, it is not possible to cover the prospective flexibility needs with one flexibility option. Moreover, the optimal portfolio of flexibility measures depends on the type of flexibility provision required, the cost-effectiveness and whether the considered energy system is on a national or transnational level.

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This literature review is done with focus on European energy systems since the analysis of further regions is beyond the scope of this paper. This should be done in further research.

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Title: Which Flexibility Options Facilitate the Integration of Intermittent Renewable Energy Sources in Electricity Systems?
Authors: Christoph Zöphel
Steffi Schreiber
Theresa Müller
Dominik Möst
Publication date: 16-01-2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2196-3010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40518-018-0092-x

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