The aim of the project is to test a digital model through which generation data will be automatically collected and processed, and electricity generation forecasts will be compared with existing commercial forecasts. The platform will also enable real-time monitoring of deviations from the generation schedule and the digital transmission of schedules to the transmission system operator and/or the electricity market operator.
The need for such a solution stems from the current lack of a simple, accessible and transparent digital tool for managing responsibility balancing for small renewable energy producers and non-profit organisations.
Overcoming barriers
In the absence of digital solutions for forecasting, monitoring and recording imbalances, small market participants face barriers to market entry, higher costs and a low level of transparency. The new platform is designed to help reduce these barriers and facilitate the more effective integration of decentralised generation into the energy market.
The project is in line with the objectives of the Comprehensive National Energy and Climate Development Plan for 2025–2030, which aims to increase the share of energy from renewable sources in final energy consumption to 27 per cent by 2030 and to improve the functioning of the electricity market, including the balancing market.
As part of the project, an interoperable platform will be developed to facilitate data exchange, as well as technical forecasting and analysis processes relating to the balancing of the electricity system.
The platform will integrate SCADA data from three renewable energy sources and enable real-time comparison of generation data with forecasts generated using micro-artificial intelligence technologies and with commercial forecasts. At the same time, reporting to the transmission system operator and/or the electricity market operator will be automated.
A separate component of the project is its educational aspect. An educational institution will take part in the project, enabling students and lecturers to monitor electricity consumption and acquire skills to reduce energy imbalances.
This is a first
A concept of this kind has not yet been implemented in the Republic of Moldova. Testing will help to identify technical and regulatory barriers and formulate possible proposals for improving the regulatory framework.
The total capacity of the installations included in the project will not exceed 3 MW. This limit has been set to test the solution without significantly affecting the balance of the national electricity system. Exceptions apply exclusively to project participants and must not affect the safety, stability or operation of the electricity system.
The project is scheduled to run for 9 months, with the option of a one-time extension. The first phase, preparation, will last up to 3 months and will include the development and implementation of the platform, whilst the actual testing phase will last up to 6 months and will include data collection, forecasting, market participation and the application of the exemptions granted.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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