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Are solar and wind power systems more flexible?

Growing shares of solar and wind power call for increasingly flexible power systems. This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) outlines a planning approach to boost flexibility, specifically to accommodate the largest possible shares of variable renewable (solar and wind) energy sources. The report comes in two parts:

How can energy systems be more flexible?

Flexible generation, stronger transmission and distribution systems, increasing storage capacity and demand-side management all help to boost system flexibility, as do renewable-based heat and production. Increased flexibility should also contribute to long-term decarbonisation, which is essential to ensure a sustainable energy future.

Why do we need a flexible power system?

The rise of solar PV and wind power gives unprecedented importance to the flexible operation of power systems in order to have a stable and resilient energy system. Nowadays, conventional power plants and interconnections are the backbone of this flexibility.

Are flexible solar cells the future of photovoltaic technology?

For the previous few decades, the photovoltaic (PV) market was dominated by silicon-based solar cells. However, it will transition to PV technology based on flexible solar cells recently because of increasing demand for devices with high flexibility, lightweight, conformability, and bendability.

Are flexible photovoltaics (PVs) beyond Silicon possible?

Recent advancements for flexible photovoltaics (PVs) beyond silicon are discussed. Flexible PV technologies (materials to module fabrication) are reviewed. The study approaches the technology pathways to flexible PVs beyond Si. For the previous few decades, the photovoltaic (PV) market was dominated by silicon-based solar cells.

Can flexible solar cells be used in large power plants?

Silicon solar cells have been successfully used in large power plants. However, despite the efforts made for more than 50 years, there has been no notable progress in the development of flexible silicon solar cells because of their rigidity1,2,3,4.