Objective
A large share of the recent renewable energy sources (RES) installed capacity has already taken place in insular electricity grids, since these regions are preferable due to their high RES potential. However, the increasing share of RES in the generation mix of insular power systems presents a big challenge in the efficient management of the insular distribution networks, mainly due to the limited predictability and the high variability of renewable generation, features that make RES plants non-dispatchable, in conjunction with the relevant small size of these networks. The Smart Grid initiative, integrating advanced sensing technologies, intelligent control methods and bi-directional communications into the contemporary electricity grid, provides excellent opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and better integration of distributed generation, including RES such as wind and photovoltaic systems, coexisting with centralized generation units within an active network.SINGULAR investigates the effects of large-scale integration of renewables and demand-side management on the planning and operation of insular electricity grids, proposing efficient measures, solutions and tools towards the development of a sustainable and smart grid. Different network operation procedures and tools, based on innovative approaches of predictive electricity network operation, will be developed.A set of electricity network planning procedures and tools will also be developed to implement robust insular electricity network planning.The goal is the generation of effective solutions and information so that the integration of insular and highly variable energy resources is maximized. The operation and planning tools and procedures will be applied in different insular electricity grids in five countries across Europe for extensive demonstration, allowing the development of generalized guides of procedures and grid codes specific for future generation of smart insular electricity grids.
Fields of science
Call for proposal
FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-2STAGE
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Funding Scheme
CP - Collaborative project (generic)Coordinator
6201 001 Covilha
Portugal
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Participants (15)
4250-170 Porto
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9504 Ponta Delgada
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546 36 Thessaloniki
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117 43 Athina
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13071 Ciudad Real
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35003 Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
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02001 Albacete
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10129 Torino
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10146 Torino
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91017 Pantelleria
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00196 Roma
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5401 Baden
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060042 Bucharest
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010621 Bucuresti
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1082 Nicosia
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