Ess microgrid North Macedonia

What are the decarbonisation plans in North Macedonia?

Decarbonisation plans in North Macedonia are taking a big leap forward. The European Union (EU) is supporting ESM, the state-owned electricity company, to implement a 30 MW photovoltaic (PV) project consisting of 10 MW on a portion of the exhausted coal mine of thermal power plant Oslomej, and 20 MW adjacent to the thermal power plant Bitola.

What role does ESS play in a microgrid system?

For supporting a microgrid system, ESS also performs momentous roles. The ESS operates as a DR unit to ensure smooth and optimum power system operation. In microgrids and as DR units, the approximate installed capacity of ESS covers around 13 % [122, 123].

What is North Macedonia's energy mix?

North Macedonia’s energy mix is dominated by domestic lignite coal-fired units and relies heavily on imports mainly in the form of gas and oil products. Coal is the main source of electricity and accounted for 50% of total generation capacity and 58% of electricity generation in 2019, one of the highest level in Europe.

Does North Macedonia rely on fit?

North Macedonia has multiple small private PV plants (less than 1 MWac) with 24MWac of installed capacity benefiting from FiT. The 10MW Oslomej PV plant financed by the Bank (50415) is the first utility size plant of this kind in the country and the first one to not rely on the FiT regime.

Which Lem model has shared ESS within microgrid model?

LEM model having shared ESS within microgrid model is shown in Fig. 1. Digitalization technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and advanced information and communication technology enable next-generation LEM and microgrids. Such digitalization infrastructure is based on a robust data flow. Fig. 1.