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Task 44 2025–2027 Markets & Systems

Energy Systems & Grid Flexibility

Bioenergy role in flexible, integrated clean energy networks.

Operating Agent: Daniela Thrän (Germany)
Participating Countries: 7 Member Nations
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Task Overview & Work Scope

Task 44 investigates how bioenergy provides firm, flexible power, heat, and grid balancing services alongside solar and wind.

Core Triennium Objectives

  • Quantify the systemic value of dispatchable bioenergy in zero-emission grids
  • Model seasonal energy storage via solid and gaseous bioenergy
  • Identify plant operational modifications for rapid load-following capacity

Task 44 Publications (1)

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Factsheet Task 44

Flexible Bioenergy for Renewable Power Grids: Operational Strategies

Factsheet detailing how combined heat and power (CHP) biomass facilities act as fast-dispatch balancing capacity alongside wind and solar PV.

Energy Systems Flexibility Markets Biomass Supply
By Daniela Thrän, Till Naegler, Jaap Koppejan

Task Leadership & Contact

Operating Agent Daniela Thrän
Lead Country Germany
Contact Email daniela.thraen@ufz.de

Participating Member Countries (7)

Germany Netherlands Denmark Austria Sweden Switzerland United States
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