Operation and security assessment of the power system of Crete with integration of pumped storage and concentrated solar thermal plants

This paper deals with operation and security assessment of the autonomous power system of the island of Crete, which has reached high levels of RES penetration. In particular the paper investigates the effect of including in the system a number of concentrated solar plants, as well as hybrid power plants consisting of wind farms and hydro generators with pumped storage. Results indicate that integration of the proposed new resources will require minor system upgrades and/or modifications of operating practice to assure static and dynamic security.