Interconnection of crete´s power system and further wind power utilization

Crete´s power system faces already a significant contribution up to 25% in its energy balance by renewable energy sources. Although, there is even higher capacity of RES that could be utilized, the current power system operation and control, special restrictions, emerge limitations, which hold back their further expansion. More precisely, this study analyses current system operation and demonstrates benefits and obstacles of an interconnection with the mainland of Greece in parallel with local pump storage units´ installation. The potential of ultra-high share of RES is technically feasible, while provides under specific implementation strategies advantages in stability, reliability, and energy adequacy.