Integration of Flexibility from Distributed Energy Resources: Mapping the Innovative Italian Pilot Project UVAM

In light of the advancing energy transition and an increasing amount intermittent renewable to be integrated, flexibility from distributed resources will key. this paper, Italian UVAM (Unità Virtuali Abilitate Miste, i.e., virtually aggregated mixed units) project, one biggest pilots in Europe serve purpose, is critically reviewed mapped after two years operation. The pilot analyzed on a global level as well individual participant level. Based extensive analysis actual market data, different strategies participating companies obtain capacity accordance with project’s design are identified. Furthermore, specific bidding units balancing outlined. Alongside this, overall integration, terms offered accepted bids, depicted. thorough data analysis, therefore, serves input fundamental building block for future electricity modeling. Comprehending coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, provides insights high renewable-energy scenarios. findings, valuable deliverables devised both policy-makers decision-makers who aim leverage potential resources.