Abstract
In electricity systems in which wind generators and photovoltaic cells play a large part in the production of electricity, a major problem is the matching of production and demand. This problem can be solved by means of storage facilities together with back-up generating capacity. To analyse the value of short-term as well as long-term storage facilities, a computer model has been developed which can simulate electricity systems that are fed largely by renewable energy sources. A brief description of the model is given. With this model calculations have been made for a possible situation where electricity in the Netherlands is supplied mainly by wind generators and PV cells, whereas and combined cycle units and gas turbines are used as back-up power.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Commission of the European Communities, (Report) EUR |
Editors | Wolfgang Palz, F.C. Trebble |
Publisher | D. Reidel Publ Co |
Pages | 337-342 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9027721041 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |