As climate change accelerates, the shift to renewable energy is increasingly urgent. Grid operators and renewable energy producers must collaborate to ensure a stable and reliable power system.
and renewable energy producers must collaborate to ensure a stable and reliable power system.
This article is based on an opinion piece by Viggo Aavang, Senior Vice President of Power Markets at Better Energy, and Thomas Dalgas Fechtenburg, Senior Manager of Ancillary Services at Energinet, in PV Magazine Energy Storage.
The rapid growth of renewable energy sources like solar and wind presents opportunities and challenges. While these sources reduce carbon emissions, they also introduce variability into the grid. Addressing this requires shared responsibility and a collective approach.
Batteries can play a crucial role in managing energy fluctuations, providing short-term regulation, and storing excess power. As battery costs decrease and their benefits grow, they become essential for balancing supply and demand.
Grid operators must prepare for increased imbalances, particularly as the capacity of renewables on the grid expands. Flexibility and collaboration will be key to maintaining stability, especially as traditional energy sources are phased out.
Renewable energy producers must plan projects that align with grid objectives. Economic incentives and market designs that support system balancing will be critical. Better Energy is developing its first battery project in Denmark and will assess opportunities to implement storage at all its coming renewable energy parks.
Ultimately, the transition to renewable energy depends on strong cooperation between producers and grid operators. With its leadership in renewable energy, Denmark aims to demonstrate that balancing a fully renewable system can be cost-effective, setting an example for other countries.
