Volume 58

Operation Optimization of Regional VPPs Considering Balancing Group Wu Changwei , Lu He , Guo Wenxian , Jia Heiping , Liu Dunnan

Abstract

The growing integration of renewable energy into the energy mix, coupled with the rapid emergence of diverse new market participants, has intensified challenges related to power system balancing. Consequently, research on balanced operational frameworks for modern power systems carries significant theoretical and practical relevance. This study first examines international balancing mechanisms, with a focused analysis of Germany’s Balancing Settlement Unit model. Subsequently, an operational framework designating VPPs as regional balancing responsibility entities is proposed, accompanied by the formulation of corresponding model optimization strategies. A case study of a representative region is then conducted, validating the proposed model against empirical power generation and consumption deviation data. Findings indicate that this operational framework offers valuable insights for the design of China’s power balancing mechanisms. The paper concludes by presenting pertinent research outcomes.

Keywords Electricity market, Balancing Group, Operation Mode, Virtual Power Plant