Discussion paper: Integration of offshore wind
How flexible consumption could benefit the integration of large-scale offshore wind
Why read this report
The European Commission aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050 in Europe. Large-scale offshore wind will play a large role in fulfilling this goal and should therefore efficiently be integrated in the energy system.
This paper is the first of two papers which aim to empower policy makers in their decision-making by facilitating an objective and balanced discussion. The first paper sets the scene and shows the need for large-scale flexible electricity consumers and gives insight in the role of Power-to-X (PtX) by explaining what it is and in what ways it can help the energy system. It will provide four guiding principles for efficient integration of offshore wind in the energy system.
The second paper will discuss incentivization of optimal renewable energy (system) usage through market design and regulatory principles.
Highlights
The consortium has identified four guiding principles for the integration of large scale intermittent renewable energy:
- A timely development of a hydrogen market and infrastructure;
- Mechanisms which provide incentives for efficient locations for electrolysis from an energy infrastructure perspective;
- Mechanisms which support timely construction and upscaling of electrolysers;
- Market and regulatory mechanisms which provide dispatch incentives to improve optimal usage of renewable energy and infrastructure.
