Ultra-High Share of Renewable Energy Sources in Interconnected Island Systems

Abstract

The large-scale deployment of renewable energy sources (RESs) has sped up the transition to clean energy systems in response to depleting fossil fuel supplies and rising environmental concerns, resulting in a significant percentage of RES generation in power systems globally. A focused design that considers local limits is necessary for a more significant share of renewable energy in the power output. Setting clear rules for how to proceed, where to begin, and what expertise is required to accomplish such plans and efforts can help achieve this. A case study on the Greek interconnected electrical system in Crete considers two scenarios with high-RES penetration. The simulation’s findings demonstrated that using RESs may considerably boost their penetration while also resulting in considerable fuel cost reductions.

Keywords

• large-scale RES
• interconnected island
• ultra-high-share RESs