Optimal interconnection and renewable targets for north-west Europe
Optimal interconnection and renewable targets for north-west Europe
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西北欧的最佳互连和可再生能源目标
DOI:
10.1016/j.enpol.2012.09.002
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发表时间:
2012
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影响因子:
9
通讯作者:
M. O’Malley
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作者:
M. Lynch;R. Tol;M. O’Malley
We present a mixed-integer, linear programming model for determining optimal interconnection for a given level of renewable generation using a cost minimisation approach. Optimal interconnection and capacity investment decisions are determined under various targets for renewable penetration. The model is applied to a test system for eight regions in Northern Europe. It is found that considerations on the supply side dominate demand side considerations when determining optimal interconnection investment: interconnection is found to decrease generation capacity investment and total costs only when there is a target for renewable generation. Higher wind integration costs see a concentration of wind in high-wind regions with interconnection to other regions.