The European electrical system advances towards a completely decarbonized model, where energy storage, network digitalization, active demand management, more robust interconnections and a diversified renewable mix will be fundamental pillars. To achieve this, a deep technological, regulatory and economic transformation will be required, as well as the active participation of all agents in the sector.
Great prominence of storage
He Energy storage assumes a central role in the EUROPEAN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DECARBONIZED. Las batteries will be essential to absorb surpluses of Solar generation y windand to meet the demand at times without wind or wind. They will be deployed both in facilities stand‑alone as integrated into hybrid parks They manage their own production.
He Hydraulic pumping It will be reinforced and modernized, consolidating as renewable support. In addition, the Green hydrogen It will allow storing energy seasonally and will serve as an energy vector in sectors difficult to electrify and in transport.
An intelligent and digitized network
The transformation of the European electrical system requires a much more flexible, automated and digital network. The deployment of sensors, advanced power electronics, real -time control, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity measures will allow managing a complex and highly distributed infrastructure.
Las transport and distribution networks They will evolve towards more independent and resilient subnets, capable of operating autonomously if necessary. In addition, consumers will also become producers, injecting energy from their solar panels, domestic batteries or electric vehicles connected to the network.
Advanced management of a flexible demand
The Electric demand It will cease to be a passive element and will play an active role in the balance of the system. Consumers will adjust their consumption based on network conditions and may participate directly in the adjustment servicescontributing to system stability.
To facilitate this change, dynamic rates and economic incentives that promote consumption on high hours will be generalized renewable productionaligning consumption habits with the availability of clean energy.
More robust interconnections
The reinforcement of interconnections It will be essential to achieve a total integration of the European electrical system. These infrastructure will allow the efficient exchange of electricity between countries, facilitating optimal use of renewable resources distributed throughout the continent.
Thanks to a greater transfer capacity between distant regions, the system may respond with agility to variations in renewable production or unexpected failures, guaranteeing the stability and continuity of the supply.
Diversified renewable mix
The electrical system without emissions will be based on a balanced renewable mix, where the photovoltaicthe terrestrial wind y marinathe hydraulic and the biomeas They will be complemented to ensure a constant generation and adaptable to the needs of the system.
-The generation will be increasingly distributed, combining large centralized plants with a growing network of small producers, which will provide resilience, proximity to consumption and greater citizen participation in the Energy transition.
High precision planning and prediction
In an electrical system dominated by variable renewable sources, the Precise prediction Both the available resource and consumption will be essential to maintain the balance between supply and demand. The quality of these forecasts will directly impact the operational efficiency and supply security.
Specialized companies as AleaSoft Energy Forecasting They will play a key role anticipating market and network behavior, providing critical information for real -time decision making and long -term planning.
Conclusion
Europe can achieve a 100% renewable system, but requires a complete transformation of the energy system: new infrastructure, technologies, regulations and active participation of all agents. Billionaire investments must be available in the coming years.
Network operators (TSO) Europeans have a great challenge ahead. Managing the entire electrical system using only renewable energies will be a complicated and exciting task, not exempt from complicated problems and situations.
Achieving 100% decarbonization and total energy independence will be, from the economic and social point of view, a great quantitative and qualitative leap for the European continent.
Aleasoft Energy Forecasting analysis about the prospects for energy markets in Europe and energy storage
From the division AleaBlue of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting They offer forecasts of short and medium term energy markets, fundamental for energy management, planning, offers, risk management, and to make short and medium term coverage.
Among the services of AleaBlue Demand forecasts are included, as well as prices of intradiary markets and adjustment services, very necessary for energy storage price arbitration.
In addition, through division AleaStorageThey offer forecast reports specifically designed for energy storage projects. These include the calculation of income and the profitability of energy storage projects, the dimensioning of the optimal battery in hybrid systems with renewable energy and custom analysis for different business models.
Fuente: AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.