A (not so) independent aggregator in the balancing market theory, policy and reality check

Ksenia Poplavskaya; Laurens De Vries

doi:10.1109/EEM.2018.8469981

A (not so) independent aggregator in the balancing market theory, policy and reality check

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Abstract

The aggregator has been touted as the key enabler of active engagement of distributed energy resources and promises to contribute to greater economic efficiency in the European balancing markets by providing cheap sources of flexibility. This paper presents an empirical analysis of how aggregators organize themselves in relation to other market participants given the rules of the balancing market and the impact thereof on their participation. We reviewed how market design influences their choices by comparing three countries, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands, in the light of the goals set by the EU. Despite the EU policy drive to integrate aggregators, the participation of independent aggregators in the balancing market is so far limited. Relaxing the agreement requirements, allowing pool-based prequalification and standardizing compensation mechanisms unlocks more possible business models for the aggregator and may help create synergies among aggregators, suppliers and balance responsible parties.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	15th International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2018
Publisher	IEEE
Volume	2018-June
ISBN (Electronic)	9781538614884
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EEM.2018.8469981
Publication status	Published - 2018
Event	15th International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2018 - Lodz, Poland Duration: 27 Jun 2018 → 29 Jun 2018

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Conference	15th International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2018
Country/Territory	Poland
City	Lodz
Period	27/06/18 → 29/06/18

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Keywords

Aggregator
Balance responsible party
Balancing market
Energy policy
Market design

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A (not so) independent aggregator in the balancing market theory, policy and reality check

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