New flexibility resources:

the role of hybrid pumped hydropower

The exploitation of an increasing share of electricity from renewable sources is leading to the exit from the market of fossil-fueled thermoelectric plants, starting from the oldest ones. However, due to the fluctuations introduced into the grid by Non-Programmable Renewable Energy Sources, the grid operator requires even more flexible balancing resources, which only some kinds of conventional plants are able to provide.

The webinar will present the current evolution of the ancillary service markets in Italy and the role of hybrid Pumped Hydropower systems in the future scenario.

A hybrid pumped hydropower dynamic model with batteries, flywheel and refined controllers to supply flexibility services will be discussed to evaluate the effectiveness of different configurations, also in terms of wear and aging (loss of useful life) in an Italian case study. Moreover, the need of new rules and remuneration schemes to make this type of hybrid system economically feasible and viable will be also analysed.

The webinar is open to the whole community. Take the opportunity to register for free now.