The Role of Flexibility in the Integrated Operation of Low-Carbon Gas and Electricity Systems: A Review

Mohammad Mehdi Amiri, Mohammad Taghi Ameli, Goran Strbac, Danny Pudjianto () and Hossein Ameli
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Mohammad Mehdi Amiri: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah 6714414971, Iran
Mohammad Taghi Ameli: Clean Energy Systems Solution CESS GmbH, 14169 Berlin, Germany
Goran Strbac: Control and Power Group, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK
Danny Pudjianto: Control and Power Group, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK
Hossein Ameli: Control and Power Group, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 9, 1-26

Abstract: The integration of gas and electricity networks has emerged as a promising approach to enhance the overall flexibility of energy systems. As the transition toward sustainable and decarbonized energy sources accelerates, the seamless coordination between electricity and gas infrastructure becomes increasingly crucial. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art research and developments concerning the flexibility in the operation of low-carbon integrated gas and electricity networks (IGENs) as part of the whole system approach. Methods and solutions to provide and improve flexibility in the mentioned systems are studied and categorized. Flexibility is the system’s ability to deal with changes and uncertainties in the network while maintaining an acceptable level of reliability. The presented review underscores the significance of this convergence in facilitating demand-side management, renewable energy integration, and overall system resilience. By highlighting the technical, economic, and regulatory aspects of such integration, this paper aims to guide researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders toward effective decision-making and the formulation of comprehensive strategies that align with the decarbonization of energy systems.

Keywords: flexibility; integrated low-carbon gas and electricity network; whole energy system; hydrogen storage; P2G; demand response program (DRP); decarbonization; linepack (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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