Summary

High renewable penetration challenges conventional power generation planning due to increased uncertainty, flexibility requirements and multi-objective trade-offs. This paper proposes a novel generation planning methodology tailored for future power system development and demonstrates its practical application in China Southern Power Grid (CSG).

A multi-dimensional evaluation framework is developed based on five key features: clean and low-carbon, safe and sufficient, economical and efficient, supply–demand coordination, and flexible and smart. Quantitative indicators are used to compare alternative planning schemes.

The proposed approach links long-term generation expansion with short-term operation through 8760-hour load–generation balance simulation. A case study based on a province in southern

China demonstrates that the method identifies a balanced and practical planning solution under high renewable penetration.

Additional informations

Publication type Session Materials
Reference C1_12516_2026
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Country China, People's Republic of
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File size 760 KB
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Authors

LIU Ruixu - Energy Development Research Institute, CSG; HAN Mingyu - Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau, CSG; SHAO Chong - Energy Development Research Institute, CSG; LIU Zhengchao - Energy Development Research Institute, CSG; CHEN Xinyi - Energy Development Research Institute, CSG; PAN Xudong - Energy Development Research Institute, CSG; LI Yan - Energy Development Research Institute, CSG

Keywords

Power generation planning, high renewable energy penetration, multi-dimensional evaluation

A Novel Power Generation Planning Method Designed for Future Power System Development