The Influence of Multiple Types of Flexible Resources on the Flexibility of Power System in Northwest China

Abstract

The development of renewable energy is of great significance to relieve the pressure on the energy supply and promote the low-carbon operation of the power system. However, the volatility of renewable energy, especially wind and solar energy, has a great impact on the safe and reliable operation of the power system. If we want to introduce renewable energy and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the power system, it is necessary for the power system to provide enough flexibility. Northwest China is rich in natural resources and an important area of power supply in China, which also faces the problem of insufficient flexibility. Therefore, based on the power system development and natural conditions in northwest China, this paper studies the key factors affecting the flexibility of the power system when renewable energy accounts for a large proportion, and proposes measures to improve the flexibility of the power system by using the power system optimization tool Flextool developed by IRENA.