Security of supply during the energy transition: the role of capacity mechanisms
Resumen
The push for clean energy has seen a rapid growth of renewables in the electricity supply mix of the EU. Although one would assume that the impact of these technologies is entirely positive, recent research indicates that there is reason for concern namely, regarding the security of supply. In this context, the concern is how renewable energy sources (RES) affect the business case of conventional power generation.
In response to this concern, capacity mechanisms are being considered or have already been implemented by various member states of the EU. However, in a highly interconnected electricity system, such as the one in Europe, there appears to be a risk that the uncoordinated implementation of capacity mechanisms may cause unintended ‘cross-border effects’.
This research explored the performance of various capacity mechanisms in electricity system with a strong growth in the portfolio share of variable renewable energy sources (RES). The cross-border effects of implementing various capacity mechanisms in an interconnected power system were also analyzed.
In this research, two capacity mechanisms, namely a strategic reserve and a capacity market, were modeled as extensions to the EMLab-Generation agent-based model. Furthermore, two variations of a capacity market were analyzed. The first was a yearly capacity market design and the second was a forward capacity market with long term contracts. A survey of experts on the US capacity markets supplemented the modeling work with practical insights.
Tesis Doctoral
Security of supply during the energy transition: the role of capacity mechanismsTitulación / Programa
Programa de Doctorado Erasmus Mundus en Tecnologías y Estrategias Energéticas Sostenibles / Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate in Sustainable Energy Technologies and StrategiesMaterias/ UNESCO
53 Ciencias económicas5312 Economía sectorial
531205 Energía
33 Ciencias tecnológicas
3322 Tecnología energética
332205 Fuentes no convencionales de energía
Palabras Clave
Adequacy policy, Capacity mechanisms, Capacity market, Investment, Energy, Agent-based modelling, EMLab-Generation, Strategic reserve, Security of supply, Cross-border effectsColecciones
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