How does RTE balance the French power system?

In order to balance the French power system, RTE uses a dynamic system for sizing the balancing capacity required during the course of the day. This security model, which involves continuously monitoring available margins and risks at various relevant times is referred to as “dynamic margin monitoring”.

Will standard products help balance the French power system?

The use of standard products to balance the French power system increases the liquidity of balancing bids at regional level and boosts the imbalance netting potential between European countries. Their number will need to be reduced at European level in order to maximise the interest in sharing them.

What is the French balancing model?

The French balancing model is based on a decentralised dispatch of power generating units or demand response facilities. Closer to real-time, the power system is managed in a proactive way by RTE. The French balancing market relies on a unit-based scheduling process which gives TSO detailed forecast information about the status of the power system.

How does RTE manage the French power system?

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What is a green paper on French electricity system balancing?

RTE ran a consultation in the fourth quarter of 2015 and in July 2016 it published a document entitled “Green paper on French electricity system balancing” (hereinafter “green paper”). This paper first reviews the current state of the functioning of the French balancing model and presents RTE's views regarding its advantages and disadvantages.

How does balancing work in France?

CRE considers that the centralised, proactive and integrated balancing model implemented in France can therefore ensure optimal activation of flexibility sources depending on their technical and economic characteristics and the status of the network, and therefore guarantee optimal short-term allocation of resources.