Barriers to incorporate distributed flexibility in operational and long-term planning – Fact sheet
Energy systems around the world are undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by the need for
decarbonization and the rapid growth of decentralized, variable renewable energy sources. A key
element for the effective integration of renewable and decentralized energy sources into the
power system is the use of flexibility from distributed resources, e.g., for market participation or
the provision of grid services.
Stakeholder Opinions on Flexibility Usage in Electric Energy Systems – Technical Report
The global energy landscape is in the midst of a profound shift towards flexibility markets and distributed solutions, necessitating a nuanced understanding of their impact on operational planning. This research, conducted under the International Smart Grid Action Network’s Working Group 9, delves into the intricacies of flexibility within the Austrian, Canadian, and Korean electricity systems. Leveraging prior research, the collaborative effort sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of flexibility markets across diverse regions.
WG9 presentation at the Austrian Technology Platform on Smart Grids
On 09.10.2023 the autumn meeting of the Technology Platform Smart Grid Austria took place in Vienna with the members and hosts of Austrian Power Grid AG and Beckhoff Automation. The meeting focused on artificial intelligence and cyber security in the power grid and smart grid. As part of the presentation of ISGAN activities by Helfried Brunner, Sarah Fanta presented content and results from Working Group 9.
Possible Design Elements of Consumer Support Schemes
The very high prices that have been observed in electricity markets since September 2021 and exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine have sparked the adoption of different types of support schemes across Europe. This brief fact sheet describes possible design elements to consider for support schemes aimed at final electricity customers. The fact sheet is purely descriptive and not prescriptive.
Methods for Customer Dialogue
Customers stand as an important part of the energy transition. For several actors that interact with the energy market, it is important to understand the customers’ perspectives and driving forces. National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) as well as market actors benefit from increased customer knowledge. In this fact sheet, the Swedish Energy Markets Inspectorate (Ei) summarizes several methods for customer dialogue which can be used by NRAs and other actors to compile and make use of customer perspectives.
Characterization of the Electric Energy System in view of Flexibility Usage – Technical Report
In the framework of the IEA TCP International Smart Grids Action Network (ISGAN), Working Group 9 aims at identifying challenges and opportunities of flexibility markets related to operational planning. Therefore, this report presents a comprehensive review of the current electricity systems of Austria, Canada, India, and Korea.
Data-sharing standards and protocols: UK Insights
In the power sector, data is key to unlocking flexibility, bringing system and consumer benefits and managing the transition to a low carbon economy. This factsheet draws on UK experience to present insights into different attributes of data and its role as an enabler to
facilitate interoperable flexibility markets.
TSO-DSO Coordination: the UK case
With increasing requirements for flexibility in electricity girds, coordination between operators of the transmission and distribution networks becomes increasingly crucial. This paper attempts to to capture the views and insights from experts within the UK on this topic and the UK experience.
Scoping study for ISGAN Working Group 9
This paper summarises the results of a study conducted at the inception of ISGAN Work Group 9. It seeks to identify gaps in research on flexibility issues, to provide a focus for Working Group 9.
Consumer-Focused Flexibility Fact Sheets
Accessing and optimising demand side flexibility involves understanding and engaging with consumers. Working Group 9 has produced 3 factsheets on this space in Sweden, looking at: (i) metering as an enable for flexibility; (ii) the implementation of independent aggregators; and (iii) dynamic electricity pricing.
