What role does a strong Nordic grid play?

As the share of renewable and fluctuating generation increases, a strong Nordic grid will have a key role in balancing geographical variations in flexible (hydro, nuclear and thermal) and non-flexible (wind and solar) power sources across the region and facilitate efi-cient use of the power resources.

How does the Nordic power system work?

Besides thermal constraints, grid stability and other technical aspects also set limits for how to utilize the grid. A significant and ever-increasing share of generation in the Nordic power system comes from wind and solar power, which connect to the grid using converters.

What is Nordic Grid development perspective 2023?

Nordic Grid Development Perspective 2023 total generation in the power system8. Also HVDC links are connected to the power system via converters, and thus the power transmitted towards Nordic synchronous area via HVDC links will add on to the total share of converter connected power within the system.

How will the Nordic power system change over time?

The technical performance of the Nordic power system will inevitably change as the system shifts from one dominated by large power plants with inherently stabilizing characteristics (hydro and thermal) to one increasingly reliant on wind, solar, and battery-based generation connecting to the grid via converters.

What is the Nordic Grid development perspective (NGDP)?

The Nordic Grid Development Perspective (NGDP) is prepared by the Nordic TSOs biennially to present our perspective on the overall trajectory of the Nordic power system. The NGDP is intended to complement the national planning processes and network development plans, and the regional and European plans developed within ENTSO-E.

What are the technical characteristics of the Nordic power system?

As more Power Electronic Interfaced Devices are introduced, the technical characteristics of the Nordic power system change rapidly, afecting system stability, reliability and resilience. Grid stability and other technical aspects also set limits for how the grid can be utilized, in addition to thermal constraints.