@misc{210f5bdd0c034f71a0a9751c1665176d,
title = "Impact of Thermal Plant Operational Flexibility on VRE Curtailment: The Curtailment Paradox",
abstract = "This presentation provides an overview of a previously published paper in Joule {"}The curtailment paradox in the transition to high solar power systems.{"} The adoption of PV and battery storage has accelerated globally in recent years, driven by rapid cost declines. A corresponding increase in curtailment is anticipated as PV growth continues. This study explores the effect of system flexibility options on curtailment across increasing PV penetration levels. Results highlight a paradox where thermal generator flexibility matters most only at mid-PV penetration levels (25%-40%), and a misalignment exists where PV provides system value by providing operating reserves without sufficient opportunity for monetary compensation.",
keywords = "capacity expansion modeling, curtailment, energy storage, minimum generation levels, minimum up-and-down time, operating reserves, production cost modeling, ramping, renewable energy, solar photovoltaic generation",
author = "Bethany Frew",
year = "2022",
language = "American English",
series = "Presented at the ESIG 2022 Spring Technical Workshop, 21-24 March 2022, Tucson, Arizona",
type = "Other",
}
