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ENERGY STORAGE & FLEXIBLE GENERATION Very high fluctuation by wind and PV generation � enough reserve capacity and storage capacity with quick response extremely large and steep power gradients (ramping +/-) � flexible generation units with quick response, spinning reserve by rotating masses (short - term) surplus production by wind or/and PV � energy storage, flexible base load generation Long periods with no wind generation � enough reserve capacity (from storage); e.g. gas fired powerplants? Short-term & long-term storage will be needed Hydropower provides both – Flexibility and Storage (short and long term) © VERBUND AG, www.verbund.com For a low carbon electricity gneration we need both: VERBUND Hydro Power AG/ESK/Dr. Otto Pirker 06.12.2011 Seite 14

Operation of Hydro Pump Storage Power © VERBUND AG, www.verbund.com – in the past – in the future 06.12.2011 Seite 15

Operation of Hydro Pump Storage Power<br />

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