Models for Aggregation and Disaggregation

The players in the Nordic power market, i.e. producers, transmission system operators and regulators use computer models to plan for the best possible utilization of the system and energy resources. Calculation of the operation strategy for hydro storages is the most important and complicating factor in these computations. Emptying the reservoirs too soon may result in curtailment of electricity an to cautious operation may result in unnecessary spillage is a loss to the society.

Norwegian river
Norwegian river

Project information and resources

Key information

  • Duration 2015-2018
  • Project owner Statnett SF
  • Scientific manager SINTEF Energi AS
  • With funding from The Research Council of Norway

EMPS - multi area power-market simulator

EMPS (EFI's Multi-area Power-market Simulator) is a tool for forecasting and planning in electricity markets. It has been developed for optimization and simulation of hydrothermal power systems with a considerable share of hydro power. It takes into account transmission constraints and hydrological differences between major areas or regional subsystems.

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Project participants

Birger Mo

Birger Mo

Chief Scientist
+47 93 08 66 93
Name
Birger Mo
Title
Chief Scientist
Phone
+47 93 08 66 93
Department
Energy Systems
Office
Trondheim
Company
SINTEF Energi AS
Stefan Jaehnert

Stefan Jaehnert

Research Manager
+47 45 67 82 35
Name
Stefan Jaehnert
Title
Research Manager
Phone
+47 45 67 82 35
Department
Energy Systems
Office
Trondheim
Company
SINTEF Energi AS
Ole Martin Hansen

Ole Martin Hansen

Research Scientist
+47 92 25 41 33
Name
Ole Martin Hansen
Title
Research Scientist
Phone
+47 92 25 41 33
Department
Energy Systems
Office
Trondheim
Company
SINTEF Energi AS
Arild Helseth

Arild Helseth

Senior Research Scientist
+47 47 27 89 68
Name
Arild Helseth
Title
Senior Research Scientist
Phone
+47 47 27 89 68
Department
Energy Systems
Office
Trondheim
Company
SINTEF Energi AS