A Quantification Method for the Potential Downward Flexibility of Full-Electric Heat Pumps during Congestion Events

The increasing number of full-electric heat pumps (HPs) could potentially lead to congestion issues in future distribution grids. However, most modern HPs have the possibility to reduce demand during expected congestion events in a flexible manner. This study proposes a new approach for characterizing the potential downward flexibility of full...

A Co-simulation Framework Design to Assess the Effectiveness of Flexibility Activation Mechanisms on Congestion in Dutch Distribution Networks

Due to the increasing penetration of renewablebased distributed energy resources (DERs), the risks of congestion problems have been increasing in the Dutch distribution system. Traditionally, grid reinforcements were applied to prevent congestion, but due to shortages of technicians and due to long procedures, the use of flexibility from...

A co-simulation framework for the provision of support services by smart residential users in LV distribution systems

In this paper, a co-simulation framework is presented to assess the impact on the distribution network of provision of support services (i.e. voltage support) by smart residential users. Such users are capable of providing flexibility by increasing/decreasing generation/consumption controlling the operation of an available set of flexible assets...

Introducing technical indicators to electricity price forecasting A feature engineering study for linear ensemble and deep machine learning models

Day-ahead electricity market (DAM) volatility and price forecast errors have grown in recent years. Changing market conditions, epitomised by increasing renewable energy production and rising intraday market trading, have spurred this growth. If forecast accuracies of DAM prices are to improve, new features capable of capturing the effects of...

Aggregator Operation in the Balancing Market Through Network-Constrained Transactive Energy

The future renewable-based power system will have an increased need for balancing power. Prosumers, having both generation and consumption capabilities, are expected to provide balancing power to the grid, if their flexibility can be appropriately managed. Meanwhile, undesirable line congestions and voltage violations may arise in the...

Developing Local Energy Markets A Holistic System Approach

Risk assessment of aggregated flexibility usage for optimal multi-market trade

With the supply mix evolving to incorporate more and more uncontrollable renewable energy sources there is a need for more storage and demand response solutions. Aggregated demand response flexibility has been investigated in the past years as one of the potential solution this problem. This paper will investigate the potential impact on risks...

Managing the effects of multiple stressors on aquatic ecosystems under water scarcity. The GLOBAQUA project

Water scarcity is a serious environmental problem in many European regions, and will likely increase in the near future as a consequence of increased abstraction and climate change. Water scarcity exacerbates the effects of multiple stressors, and thus results in decreased water quality. It impacts river ecosystems, threatens the services they...

Quantifying flexibility for smart grid services

Renewable energy sources and other types of distributed generation are becoming ever more present in todays power supply mix. In addition, a change in electric load is being seen with the increase in electric heating and electric vehicles. These additions may create a number of challenges in the current electrical grid. At DSO level problems in...

Enabling demand response by extending the European electricity markets with a real-time market

The EcoGrid concept proposes to extend the current wholesale electricity market to allow participation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and domestic end-consumers in system balancing. Taking advantage of the smart grid technology, the EcoGrid market publishes the real-time prices that entail an appropriate response of DERs and flexible...

Ecogrid EU: A large scale smart grids demonstration of real time market-based integration of numerous small der and DR

This paper provides an overview of the Ecogrid EU project, which is a large-scale demonstration project on the Danish island Bornholm. It provides Europe a fast track evolution towards smart grid dissemination and deployment in the distribution network. Objective of Ecogrid EU is to illustrate that modern information and communication technology...

Mitigation of wind power fluctuations by intelligent response of demand and distributed generation

With the world becoming ever more conscious of the necessity for clean, sustainable energy sources, an increased proportion of energy produced by wind resources is expected. In the current power system, the integration of such large capacity of non-load-following and intermittent supply leads to several challenges, one of which is to control the...