Impacto de la implantación del nuevo modelo cuarto-horario sobre un parque eólico en el sistema eléctrico peninsular

Abstract

Electricity sector, in global terms, has undergone significant

and severe structural changes, with the aim of allowing free

choice for energy consumers and achieving greater competition

between markets. In this regard, quarter-hourly deviations are

promoted by European regulations for the purpose of energy

market management. The EU requires electricity suppliers to

provide data on their energy production and consumption

every 15 minutes. This requirement has been designed to

promote transparency and competition in the energy market.

Until now, Spain has used an hourly deviation settlement

system, so the implementation of this new model will entail

a complex and gradual change. In fact, the introduction of a

quarter hourly market would enable consumers to access more

frequent pricing information, which would help them make

more informed decisions about their energy usage. This would

also create opportunities for more sophisticated demand

side management strategies, such as real-time pricing and

automated demand response.

Although the integration of the electrical sector is an important

aspect of the EU’s broader efforts to create a single energy

market and reduce carbon emissions, there are still significant

challenges to be overcome, such as the need to improve grid

infrastructure, ensure the security of supply, and harmonize

regulatory frameworks across member states.

The main objective of this article is to study the impact that

the implementation of the new quarter-hourly model will

have in a wind farm, given the intrinsic variability of this

energy source and the current reliability of prediction systems.

With continued advancements in technology and improved

forecasting techniques that allow suppliers to adjust their

operations in real-time based on changing conditions, it is

likely that the uncertainty of unmanageable units will continue

to decrease over time, making them an even more reliable and

efficient source of clean energy in the future.