A new framework to assess reliability, flexibility, and resilience of power systems
Indicators are essential tools for assessing the operation of an electric power system. They provide a clear and objective view of system operation, allowing operators and planners to ensure that system functions meet pre-established safety, reliability, and quality parameters. These indicators help identify inefficiencies, operational bottlenecks, and recurring failures—such as overloads, excessive losses, or curtailments […]
Grid-Enhancing Technologies: A Case Study in Colombia
Overview of Grid-Enhancing Technologies The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, largely driven by the imperative to decarbonize and integrate a growing share of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. However, these changes introduce significant challenges, particularly concerning the flexibility and robustness of transmission networks to accommodate the intermittent nature […]
Unlocking USD 10 billion investments in Central Asia: Powering the World’s Largest Dam with OPTGEN-SDDP
The Central Asian power sector is undergoing a structural realignment. Against a backdrop of rising electricity demand, legacy infrastructure, and an urgent need to expand renewable generation, two World Bank-backed hydropower projects — Rogun Dam in Tajikistan and Kambarata-1 in Kyrgyzstan — stand out both in scale and systemic implications. Together, they involve over USD […]
Analysis of Curtailment in Brazil: A Perspective Using PSR Tools
The increasing penetration of renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar, brings complex global challenges for electric grid management. In Brazil, energy curtailment—the deliberate reduction of generation—has become increasingly critical, driven by the rapid expansion of variable renewable energy (VRE) sources. This report synthesizes the leading causes of curtailment within the Brazilian power system and […]
PSR User Meeting
From May 18th to 22nd, PSR hosted the 2025 edition of its Global User Meeting in Búzios, Brazil. With over 170 participants from 20 countries across 4 continents, the event confirmed its role as a unique space for global dialogue on energy analytics. Attendees included clients, government agencies, system operators, consultancies, and research institutions. The […]
