Articles | Volume 22
https://doi.org/10.5194/asr-22-53-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/asr-22-53-2025
08 Sep 2025
 | 08 Sep 2025

Wind and solar PV generation ramping events from farm to national level: the case of Ireland

Aina Maimó Far, Conor Sweeney, and Damian Flynn

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Renewable energy is becoming more common, but its variability creates challenges in keeping electricity supply stable. This study examines how changes in energy generation, known as ramps, occur, how they can be modelled and the associated skill. By analyzing wind and solar power in Ireland, we find that using a mix of sources reduces extreme fluctuations and helps supply stability. Our results also stress the benefits of energy diversity and the challenges of modelling changes at a local scale.
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