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REVUB-Light: A parsimonious model to assess power system balancing and flexibility for optimal intermittent renewable energy integration – A study of Suriname

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  • Donk, Peter
  • Sterl, Sebastian
  • Thiery, Wim
  • Willems, Patrick

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A new model, REVUB-Light, an extended modelling approach for the recently developed “Renewable Energy Variability Upscaling and Balancing” (REVUB) model, is highlighted in this study for its relatively simple and effective parameterization for power balance optimization simulations, considering high Intermittent Renewable Energy integration. We demonstrate the effective use of the REVUB-Light model, considering a study for Suriname. The results for different cases are compared to those of the REVUB model, previously used for similar assessments for Suriname. Following distinct optimization procedures, our results confirm the REVUB model findings, i.e., a highly complementary role for wind energy, with up to 20–30% feed-in potential, based on the assumed (currently most probable) hydrological and wind regimes. The REVUB-Light model is validated based on actual operational data, enabling assessments of the potential real world response, and the benefits of flexible (optimized) operational regimes, underlining its potential for renewable energy modelling. It is further shown that Suriname has potential for (near) 100% renewable energy supply, for the mid-term horizon (2030), if additional hydropower potential is developed in combination with hydro-supported wind energy. Overall, the parsimonious approach of REVUB-Light proves to be a reliable modelling tool, and facilitates general usability by “non-experts” such as policymakers.

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  • Donk, Peter & Sterl, Sebastian & Thiery, Wim & Willems, Patrick, 2021. "REVUB-Light: A parsimonious model to assess power system balancing and flexibility for optimal intermittent renewable energy integration – A study of Suriname," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 173(C), pages 57-75.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:173:y:2021:i:c:p:57-75
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.03.117
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