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The increasing share of variable renewable energy (VRE), mainly wind and solar power, brings new conditions to the energy system due to the inherent variability and forecast uncertainty. Power imbalances from VRE forecast errors pose challenges to the reliability and security of the power system. Balancing requirements close to real-time are expected to expand due to increased VRE forecast uncertainty, challenging the security of supply. To overcome these challenges, more operational reserves need to be procured in the future. The type of reserves deployed (either manual or automatic; from distributed resources or from larger centralized resources; from electrical sources or from other energy vectors) depends on the balancing principles and markets, as well as the energy mix in different countries. The ongoing European-wide integration and harmonization of the balancing markets and principles can also impact the required reserves. Identifying the roles of different technologies to provide different balancing services is crucial for improved operational planning and reliability of the future energy systems.
In this project, you will develop and apply a method for bidirectional coupling between an expansion planning model and a balancing model used for dimensioning manual (mFRR) and automatic reserves (aFRR and FCR) to handle forecast uncertainties from VRE. Working with other researchers, you will study the impact of increasing VRE forecast errors on European power systems and analyze the optimal technology mix to mitigate the imbalances and provide sufficient reserves. These operational reserves can be obtained from flexible generators and loads (demand response), from neighboring regions, and from other energy sectors, namely, hydrogen, transport, and heat. Current balancing markets rely mainly on dispatchable power generation (e.g., hydro power and gas power plants). However, the expected electrification of other sectors could bring significant additional flexibility sources to the balancing markets, requiring the integration of balancing markets in the modelling of highly sector-coupled energy systems.
You will be part of the Muessli project (https://cresym.eu/muessli/ ), where you will interact with researchers and experts from multiple European countries. This requires good communications skills, but also allows you to co-operate with leading European research institutes. The strong co-operation both within DTU and beyond allows you to accomplish the ambitious objectives of the project.
Responsibilities and qualifications
For this PhD project we are seeking a candidate with:
- Capability to understand system-level phenomena in power and energy systems
- Background in power and/or energy system modeling
- Experience with mathematical optimization
- Preferably, general knowledge on how electricity markets, including balancing markets, work in Europe
- Preferably, experience of applied statistics and/or time series analysis
In your work, you will:
- Develop a method for linking an expansion planning model with a balancing model, with sector coupling represented in both models (building on already existing models)
- Develop a tool to implement the developed method, applicable for analysing a European multi-country energy system
- Apply the tool in a pan-European energy system model, studying the optimal ways of mitigating the growing imbalances due to increasing VRE forecast errors
- Work closely with other researchers in power and energy system modeling
Candidates should have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. Preference will be given to degrees in power and energy system analyses, or closely related disciplines.
The candidate should have a good foundation in programming with Python. Knowledge of the GAMS language is beneficial but not necessary.
We expect the candidate to have a strong interest in analyzing future power and energy systems and qualitative research experience. The working language of the project is English and thus the candidate must have suitable skills in both written and spoken English.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
Assessment
The assessment of applicants will be during winter 2023/2024. We expect the position to commence in early Spring 2024.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
DTU Wind is the worlds leading wind energy research institute. Among the 400 employees, you usually find someone knowledgeable about any particular problem you might encounter along the way. The collaborative spirit makes this place quite unique.
Work-life balance in Denmark in general, and at DTU in particular is good, and we offer a full PhD in three years on a quite reasonable salary. Denmark also has good opportunities for parental leave, free health care and a high level of safety and trust. For relocating to Denmark, please see WorkInDenmark.dk.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
Your new place of employment will be along the shores of the Roskilde fjord, at the DTU Risø Campus.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Matti Koivisto (mkoi@dtu.dk
) and Gregor Giebel (grgi@dtu.dk
).
You can read more about the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at https://wind.dtu.dk .
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 19 January 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Roskilde Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
DTU-RISØ, Frederiksborgvej, 4000 Roskilde
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 19-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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