WP7: Demonstration of a multi-service framework for coordination of centralised and decentralised flexibilities
15.03.2018Main Objective:
Technical and commercial coordination of flexibility in a multi-system framework, in 2 work streams:
- Virtual Power Plant: optimized operation of large-scale generation, storage and RES (demo in Venda Nova III + Wind Farms);
- Flexibility Hub: Control of Resources connected to the DSO grid to provide flexibility to the system
Main Partners and Skills
- EDP, 5 different BUs: EDPCNET (R&D), EDP Distribuição (DSO), EDP Renewables (RES promotor & operator), EDP Produção (conventional generation unit), EDP SA-UNGE (energy market trading);
- Siemens (Energy)
- INESC TEC (Research Institute)
- EDF R&D (R&D)
Impacts
- New services rendered to the TSO, to improve grid operation and planning
- Participation in the market of mixed resources through a VPP