DPS1: Economics of System Flexibility and Infrastructure Resilience: Storage, Grids, and Security.
• Prof. Aaron Praktiknjo (Session Chair) Professor and Director, E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University · Germany
• Prof. Dr. Claire Marie Bergaentzlé Associate Professor, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) · Denmark
• Julia Frayer Senior Consultant, London Economics International LLC · United States
• Dr. Rahmat Poudineh Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies · United Kingdom
• Javier Dib Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AES Andes · Chile
Description
This session examines the economic foundations of system flexibility and resilient infrastructure in power systems undergoing rapid transition and increasing exposure to physical and climate-related risks, as wind and solar become the primary sources of new capacity globally. It explores the role of energy storage, grid reinforcement, interconnections, and flexibility services in maintaining reliability, affordability, and security of supply. The discussion also addresses cost trajectories for battery storage and other flexibility solutions, investments in resilient infrastructure to enhance system performance during extreme weather events and natural disasters, and the market and regulatory frameworks needed to deliver robust, adaptable energy systems.
Guiding questions / Intended takeaway
How should energy systems value and prioritize investments in flexibility and resilient infrastructure, and what mix of market mechanisms, regulation, and financing can ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective power systems under both normal and stressful conditions?
DPS1: Economics of System Flexibility and Infrastructure Resilience: Storage, Grids, and Security.
• Prof. Aaron Praktiknjo (Session Chair) Professor and Director, E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University · Germany
• Prof. Dr. Claire Marie Bergaentzlé Associate Professor, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) · Denmark
• Julia Frayer Senior Consultant, London Economics International LLC · United States
• Dr. Rahmat Poudineh Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies · United Kingdom
• Javier Dib Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AES Andes · Chile
Description
This session examines the economic foundations of system flexibility and resilient infrastructure in power systems undergoing rapid transition and increasing exposure to physical and climate-related risks, as wind and solar become the primary sources of new capacity globally. It explores the role of energy storage, grid reinforcement, interconnections, and flexibility services in maintaining reliability, affordability, and security of supply. The discussion also addresses cost trajectories for battery storage and other flexibility solutions, investments in resilient infrastructure to enhance system performance during extreme weather events and natural disasters, and the market and regulatory frameworks needed to deliver robust, adaptable energy systems.
Guiding questions / Intended takeaway
How should energy systems value and prioritize investments in flexibility and resilient infrastructure, and what mix of market mechanisms, regulation, and financing can ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective power systems under both normal and stressful conditions?
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