Summary
This paper investigates the interaction between RECs and flexibility services in distribution networks, focusing on regulatory frameworks, technical impacts, and operational opportunities.
Read more Read lessFirstly, it discusses how rules on perimeter, generator size, and energy-sharing influence grid planning and operation. A case study on a real Italian network is presented, comparing scenarios of distributed generation (DG) diffusion versus REC shared photovoltaic plants, under different penetration levels and with or without demand-side engagement (DSE). Then, the paper explores opportunities for RECs to provide flexibility services in local and global markets, identifying barriers such as ICT requirements, standardization gaps. The contradiction between the bottom-up approach and the necessary expertise still remains an open issue. The findings suggest that RECs can contribute to the grid operation, provided that regulatory design, technical coordination, and optimization strategies are integrated from the outset. Attention should also be given to tariff structures and cost allocation to ensure fairness and sustainability to all customers as extended self-consumption schemes expand.
Additional informations
| Publication type | Session Materials |
|---|---|
| Reference | C6_11137_2026 |
| Publication year | |
| Publisher | CIGRE |
| Country | Italy |
| Study committees | |
| File size | 867 KB |
| Price for non member | 30 € |
| Price for member | 30 € |
Authors
MONETA Diana - RSE
Keywords
flexibility, renewable energy community, distribution network, regulation
