Control power for the reliability of electricity supply is currently mainly provided by conventional power plants. In the situation of low residual power demand, the provision of negative control power may lead to must-run generation through base load power plants. Due to low wholesale...

This paper analyzes modernization options for a local energy system, including both demand reduction and supply-related measures. The high-resolution optimization model deeco (dynamic energy, emission, and cost optimization) is extended by developing techniques to support conventional insulation...