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Coupling a power system model with a hydrological model improves the representation of sub-monthly hydropower flexibility

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  • Baratgin, Laure
  • Quirion, Philippe
  • Polcher, Jan
  • Dumas, Patrice

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Integrating large amounts of variable renewable power generation increases the need for flexible resources in the power system. Hydropower can be a precious asset for managing the variability in the grid. However, it will be subject to evolving constraints related to changes in the water resources and the operation of multi-purpose reservoirs.

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  • Baratgin, Laure & Quirion, Philippe & Polcher, Jan & Dumas, Patrice, 2025. "Coupling a power system model with a hydrological model improves the representation of sub-monthly hydropower flexibility," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 401(PB).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:401:y:2025:i:pb:s0306261925014242
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2025.126694
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