Future Power System Transition – step into the light

摘要

The transition from a centrally-based electric power system to an “ internet-like” network that is able to accommodate a high share of distributed and intermittent generation, will need quite some changes at the technical level as well as on the governance structure and business level. This paper, which expresses the common vision of ECN and KEMA on the issue, attempts to categorize the problems that might arise in the current system as well as the key technologies, markets and regulatory issues to be developed. This leads to insights in what actions are needed in the short and medium term with regard to R&D, market developments and governance to take the first steps in the transition process to a sustainable future power system.