A flexible supply of EnergyElectrical Energy is the product of electrical Power and tim... that can be called upon instantaneously or over long periods as the output of intermittent sources of generation vary and/or there is sudden increase in DemandThe electricity needed at a point in time, expressed as kilo... which exceeds their available capacity. Examples of Firming Resources include:
- Energy StorageVarious means of storing energy, either directly or indirect... such as utility-scale BESSAn electrochemical Energy Storage (ES) device that stores th..., Pumped HydroA type of Hydroelectric Generation Plant where two water res... and Flywheels;
- Gas-fired generation; and,
- Virtual Power Plants (VPP)A software and communications-based capability that enables ... to aggregate the capacity and capabilities DER/CERA diverse range of small to medium scale Energy Resources th....