The Transmission System Operator (TSO) in power systems ensures that there is a balance between power generation and consumption within its designated control area. Operating reserves are available capacity that can be used to adjust power levels as needed to maintain this balance. Insufficient reserve capacity heightens the possibility of having to take emergency actions, like reducing demand or cutting back on power generation, which should be avoided.
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It's increasingly hard to find the right balance of capacity to run the system reliably without increasing costs. This challenge is exacerbated by the growing presence of weather-dependent generation in the system, leading to greater forecast inaccuracies. However, these uncertainties should not block the transition to a fully renewable energy system. Implementing dynamic reserve sizing is a practical method for performing balancing activities in the future energy system. Some of the advantages of adjusting the balancing capacity dynamically are: |
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