Flexible activation for grid purposes - experiences from a Norwegian pilot

This paper presents results from a Norwegian pilot where flexible loads have been identified and activated at both residential and industrial customers. The customers are located in the grid area of Lede - a Norwegian Distribution System Operator (DSO). The main purpose of the pilot project is to identify the realistic potential for flexibility at different types of customers - both in time of the day and time of the year. A large share of the flexibility resources is related to heating and cooling, and the availability of flexibility is dependent on external factors such as the outdoor temperature. Inspec keywords: distributed power generation; power distribution economics; power generation economics; power grids Subjects: Power engineering computing; Distribution networks; Power system management, operation and economics; Distributed power generation