Global Interconnected and sustainable electricity system

Following an initial pre-feasibility study on the global power grid concept, which highlighted the value of interconnections between continents for more efficient implementation of wind and solar power worldwide, an extension was carried out to consider alternative solutions such as storage and demand response. In addition, the commercial rules and governance issues of a global grid have been added to the scope.

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Power system development and economics

This Technical Brochure has been created by a Working Group from the CIGRE Power system development and economics Study Committee which is one of CIGRE's 16 domains of work.
The SC’s work includes issues, methods and tools related for the development and economics of power systems, including the drivers to: invest in expanding power networks and sustaining existing assets, increase power transfer capability, integrate distributed and renewable resources, manage increased horizontal and vertical interconnection, and maintain acceptable reliability in a cost-efficient manner. The SC aims to support planners to anticipate and manage change guidelines and recommendations.

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