Challenge: Enhancing Renewable Energy Dispatch by Mitigating the Impact of Grid Congestion

Enel Green Power is looking for ideas and solutions to address the energy congestion problem, which is experienced in several regions.

Renewable energy – illustrative photo. Image credit: ESA

The proposals for this challenge must provide an innovative approach to the problem, guaranteeing opportunities for sustainable use of the energy generated and for economic savings.

This is an electronic Request-for-Partners (eRFP) Challenge; the Solver is invited to submit a written proposal to be evaluated by Enel Grids to establish a collaborative partnership. 

Overview

Enel Green Power is a global leader in developing and managing energy production from renewable sources (wind, solar, hydroelectric, marine and geothermal).

Increased generation penetration in certain areas without corresponding increase in load or transmission creates constrained areas. When more energy is generated within these constrained areas than can be consumed or removed, a congestion occurs.

Due to energy pricing compositions set by transmission operators, the price of these resources within a constrained zone can become negative during a congestion event.

Enel experiences numerous congestion events throughout the year, which highly impacts revenues and the amount of energy dispatched. Reliable and sustainable methods or technologies for mitigating and addressing congestion will help Enel Green Power continue delivering clean, low-cost energy to thousands of households, industrial customers and all the consumers requiring electric power.

Submissions to this Challenge must be received by 11:59 PM (Central European Time) on June 26, 2023.

Source: InnoCentive

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