Challenge
In the field of renewable energy integration, the rise of green energy sources is leading to a corresponding increase in balancing costs. This trend increases the likelihood of negative price scenarios occurring in the energy market. Simultaneously, distribution system operators (DSOs) grapple with the increasing complexity of grid congestion management. Navigating this intricate challenge involves two key fronts. Firstly, enhancing trading practices for optimization, and secondly, bolstering the efficiency of local grid management. A potent solution emerges through the strategic use of curtailment—a temporary measure involving intentional wind turbine shutdown. This dynamic approach is positioned to play a pivotal role in mastering these intricate energy dynamics.
Approach
This is a STELLAR project. In collaboration Pure Energie’s trading team and the involved OEM parties, Spectral will enable cloud-to-cloud connectivity with the wind turbines. The assets will be connected to our STELLAR platform. As of that moment, our energy management system will steer the wind turbines in a fully automated way for curtailment.
Outcome
The automated curtailment service will yield revenue (or avoid costs) for every wind farm that’s connected to our platform. Once all the wind parks are connected, Pure Energie will be able to optimize its full wind portfolio. This will further increase the yield through strategic curtailment leveraging.
With 200 MW of wind capacity, 200.000 households can simultaneously be provided with renewable energy.
