Using grid supporting flexibility in electricity distribution networks

Abstract

The electrical grid is facing several challenges. On the energy generation side is the decentralized power generation in solar parks, wind parks or residential solar panels which all result in a time variable power generation. On the load side there are the challenges of controllable loads and the electromobility with its high demands to the grid. In addition to these technical challenges there is the political will towards renewable energy generation and the need for a smart grid. The orchestration of controllable loads with variable power generation could alleviate the problems. In this paper two approaches of how to orchestrate the controllable loads with the variable power generation are described: a centralized and market driven approach from the research project C/Sells and a decentralized approach from the research project LAGE-EE.