Open AccessEvaluating flexibility values for congestion management in distribution networks within Dutch pilots
Author(s) -
Fonteijn Rik,
Amstel Marieke,
Nguyen Phuong,
Morren Johan,
Maarten Bonnema Gerrit,
Slootweg Han
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the journal of engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2051-3305
DOI - 10.1049/joe.2018.9314
Subject(s) - flexibility (engineering) , electrification , congestion management , decentralization , strengths and weaknesses , computer science , transport engineering , electricity , relation (database) , operations research , operations management , engineering , electric power system , economics , power (physics) , market economy , philosophy , physics , management , epistemology , quantum mechanics , database , electrical engineering
Decentralisation of electricity generation, and electrification of heating and transportation pose challenges for the distribution networks, such as possible network congestion. Network operators investigate alternatives for reinforcements. Flexibility through demand response (DR) is one of these alternatives. Four theoretical possibilities for flexibility as a solution for congestion management are presented, in relation to four pilot projects on congestion management in the Netherlands. This article evaluates these four pilot projects based on six evaluation criteria. The strengths and weaknesses of all pilots are addressed, and the results of the pilot projects are discussed.