Power system flexibility for the energy transition
Growing shares of solar and wind power call for increasingly flexible grid operation.
This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) outlines a planning approach to boost flexibility, specifically to accommodate the largest possible shares of variable renewable (solar and wind) energy sources.
The report comes in two parts:
- Part 1: Overview for policy makers outlines a range of options to scale up system flexibility.
- Part 2: IRENA FlexTool methodology provides guidance for technical experts on the use of the underlying assessment tool.
Country cases studies, meanwhile, highlight the application of the IRENA FlexTool in existing real-world situations.
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Variable generation output, stronger transmission and distribution systems, increasing storage capacity and demand-side management all help to boost system flexibility, as do renewable-based heat and hydrogen production. Increased flexibility should also contribute to long-term decarbonisation, which is essential to ensure a sustainable energy future.
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