| ID | 125499 |
| Title Proper | Integration of renewable energies into the German transmission grid-a scenario comparison |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Schroeder, Andreas ; Oei, Pao-Yu ; Sander, Aram ; Hankel, Lisa |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article presents a quantitative assessment of the need for electricity transmission capacity investments in Germany for 2030. Congestion is analyzed and its possible relief through appropriate grid reinforcements as those described in the Ten Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) of the European Commission. Congestion is investigated in three scenarios which differ in the location of power resources and the line expansion projects accomplished. Results show that the TYNDP and overlay line projects proposed in 2011 are not sufficient measures to cope with the increasing demand for transmission capacity. The paper also concludes that if power generation resources are moved closer to demand centers grid bottlenecks can be partly relieved by 2030. The introduction of a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) backbone grid does not relieve congestion significantly. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol.61; Oct 2013: p.140-150 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol.61; Oct 2013: p.140-150 |
| Key Words | Electricity Grid ; Transmission ; Congestion |