A balancing act for renewables
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Energy storage will play a key role in increasing the use of variable energy sources. Nonetheless, storage is not the only balancing option and the overall design of power systems will incorporate a range of flexible generation, storage and grid-balancing options of different types and scales.
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OpenAlex topics: Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems · Microgrid Control and Optimization · Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
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