Incorporating the impact of climate change in power system modelling
Project summary
The project aims to identify the best available meteorological data to model power systems at a range of time horizons, from two weeks ahead through to 2035.
| Name | Status | Project reference number | Start date | Proposed End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incorporating the impact of climate change in power system modelling | Live | NIA2_NESO092 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 |
| Strategy theme | Funding mechanism | Technology | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net zero and the energy system transition | NIA_RIIO-2 | Modelling | £200,00 |
Having a firm understanding of the changing weather patterns and climate the UK will face in the coming years is a crucial part of being able to implement and manage a resilient energy network which delivers security and reliability of supply.
Access to the right data sets will allow stakeholders to better plan the future energy requirements and better forecast energy supply and demand, reducing the risk to the network from climate change and resultant changes in weather patterns.
Benefits
This project would deliver a clear understanding of where existing datasets could be used by power system modellers, clarity on data restrictions associated with any data access and recommendations as to how these could be tackled. Reliable recommendations on how gaps in datasets could be filled, with estimates of the scale of gaps potentially informing future projects.
Recommendations on how data could be made available via meteorological data providers and the development of material to promote the use of relevant datasets. Clear advice as to the potential applications of datasets to improve modelling, as well as any possible limitations of the data.
| Name | Published |
|---|---|
| NIA Project Registration and PEA Document | 22 Oct 2024 |