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Flow-based (FB) modeling for energy systems improves electricity price spatial flattening and shifts investment decisions compared to Net Transfer Capacity (NTC). Further research is needed to fully assess FB modeling benefits for grid optimization.

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  • Electrical engineering
  • Environmental policy

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  • Growing variable renewable energy (VRE) integration necessitates accurate grid representation for European emission goals.
  • Energy system optimization models require precise transmission system modeling for investment decisions.
  • Current Net Transfer Capacity (NTC) methods may not fully capture grid physics with increasing VRE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare flow-based (FB) modeling with Power Transfer Distributing Factor (PTDF) against Net Transfer Capacity (NTC) in energy system investment optimization.
  • To investigate the impact of different transmission system representations on key modeling outcomes.
  • To assess the suitability of FB modeling for optimizing energy systems with high VRE penetration.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the open-source energy system model, Balmorel.
  • Compared flow-based (FB) modeling (using PTDF) with Net Transfer Capacity (NTC) for transmission system representation.
  • Analyzed impacts on electricity prices, generation capacity investments, and transmission infrastructure placement.

Main Results:

  • Flow-based modeling resulted in spatially flatter electricity prices compared to NTC.
  • Investment decisions in generation capacities were altered by the modeling approach.
  • FB modeling led to slight shifts in the optimal locations for new generation and transmission lines.

Conclusions:

  • Flow-based modeling offers a more nuanced representation of AC system physics, influencing investment decisions.
  • Uncertainty remains regarding the precise benefits of FB modeling over NTC due to spatial representation and line clustering.
  • Further studies are required to fully evaluate the transition from NTC to FB methodology in investment optimization for energy systems.