Reine elektrische Technologiereserve
The Bundesnetzagentur has confirmed the grid reserve capacity requirements for the coming winter 2020/2021 and for winter 2024/2025. The transmission system operators
What is the Netzreserveverordnung (netzresv)?
The Netzreserveverordnung (NetzResV) stipulates that the transmission system operators (TSOs) are to carry out a system analysis every year to determine the reserve power plant capacity necessary for future grid stabilisation using redispatch.
What are German grid reserve power plants?
The German grid reserve power plants are power plants that have been marked for closure but may not be shut down because they have been categorised as important for the system. These power plants may only be used when instructed by the transmission system operators and may not be operated in the market.
What is the replacement reserves platform (RR platform)?
The Replacement Reserves Platform (RR Platform) will enable the exchange and optimised activation of a standard product for balancing energy as defined in the Replacement Reserve Implementation Framework (RRIF) approved by the relevant regulatory authorities on 15 January 2019.
What does RTE do?
RTE ensures the balance of electricity flows over the transmission grid and oversees the revision of the French power system balancing methods, to incorporate the new changes brought about by the Guideline on Electricity Balancing.