Abstract :
This paper examines the integration of new sources of renewable energy into the power systems in Europe-challenges and possible solutions, application of wind power prediction tools for power system operation, new tasks that create new solutions for communication in distribution systems, wind power in Greece, integration of dispersed generation in Denmark, EdF and distributed energy resources in France, and new renewable sources in Italy, The paper also examines the European Commission Technology Platform´s vision paper on Electricity Networks of the Future that was published in January 2006. In this respect, drivers towards smart grids, grids today, and key challenges for smart grids of the future are critically assessed
Keywords :
distributed power generation; power grids; power system interconnection; renewable energy sources; wind power plants; Denmark; EdF; Electricity Networks of the Future; European Commission Technology Platform; European grid; France; Greece; Italy; dispersed generation; distributed energy resource; distribution system communication; renewable energy source integration; smart grid; wind power prediction tool; Distributed power generation; Mesh generation; Power generation; Power system interconnection; Power systems; Renewable energy resources; Smart grids; Wind energy; Wind energy generation; Wind farms; CHP; Distributed generation; dispersed generation; energy management; interconnected power systems; renewable energy; smart grids; wind power;
