Power System Flexibility

Transition of power systems towards low-carbon electricity generation comes with additional challenges to manage load-generation balance.  Power systems should have adequate flexibility to effectively manage large-scale integration of variable renewable energy sources.  Flexibility can be improved from various options ranging from conventional units, demand response, energy storage to sector coupling. However, the major challenge lies in assessment of flexibility requirements and planning such flexible resources. Our work focuses on developing long-term planning models for estimating optimal flexible resource mix, assessment of operational flexibility, development of market products to enhance its availability.