Variable Generation, Flexible Demand

Variable Generation, Flexible Demand explores how power system researchers, operators, and analysts can predict variable renewable generation and schedule demand to match it, using case studies to demonstrate practical ways that demand flexibility can contribute to balancing supply and demand with increasing renewable generation.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 594 pages
\n Publication date: 18 November 2020
\n Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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Variable Generation, Flexible Demand explores a future where power system researchers, operators, and analysts must anticipate and plan for the integration of variable renewable generation (VRG) and schedule demand to match it effectively. Contributors provide a comprehensive survey of the significant increase in the importance of flexible demand in balancing supply and demand alongside flexible generation, particularly in "peaking plants" and energy storage systems, as the proportion of VRG in many systems worldwide continues to rise. The book is supported by case studies that examine practical applications of demand flexibility in facilitating the transition towards higher levels of renewable generation in electricity mixes.

The increasing adoption of VRG presents both challenges and opportunities for the power sector. On the one hand, VRG can help mitigate the impact of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable energy sources. On the other hand, the variability and intermittency of VRG can pose challenges in terms of grid stability, power quality, and system reliability.

To address these challenges, Variable Generation, Flexible Demand emphasizes the need for a coordinated and integrated approach that involves multiple stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, utilities, and technology providers. The book proposes several strategies and solutions for integrating VRG into the power system, including demand response programs, energy storage technologies, and smart grid technologies.

One of the key themes of the book is the role of demand flexibility in balancing supply and demand. Flexible demand refers to the ability of consumers and businesses to adjust their energy consumption patterns in response to changes in the price or availability of electricity. By leveraging demand flexibility, the power system can better manage the variability of VRG and avoid potential grid instability.

Case studies provided in the book illustrate the practical applications of demand flexibility in various power systems around the world. For example, one study explores how a utility in California implemented a demand response program that incentivized consumers to reduce their energy consumption during peak demand periods, thereby helping to balance the supply and demand of electricity. Another study examines how a utility in Germany uses energy storage technologies to store excess renewable energy during periods of low demand and release it during periods of high demand, thereby improving the reliability of the power system.

In conclusion, Variable Generation, Flexible Demand is a valuable resource for power system researchers, operators, and analysts seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities of integrating VRG into the power system. The book provides a comprehensive survey of the current state of the art in VRG integration, as well as practical strategies and solutions for achieving a more sustainable and reliable power system.

\n Weight: 936g\n
Dimension: 230 x 152 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780128238103\n \n