How can Mongolia improve its grid stability?

In general, the Mongolian system needs to increase its flexibility. But how much depends on grid status, as improvements cost money. Grid assessments focusing on grid stability should be conducted. Based on their results, distributed generation systems can be installed to stabilise the grid.

Does Mongolia have a renewable power system?

The Mongolian power system is in great transition with the increased use of renewable-based systems to replace coal-fired power plants, moving both domestically and regionally (albeit at a more gradual pace) to maximise the utilisation of its vast amount of renewable energy sources, particularly in the Gobi Desert region.

Why do Mongolian power plants need spinning reserves?

Physically, the Mongolian power system needs spinning reserves to make the grid more flexible as a means to address the variability of renewable power outputs. A more advanced control system is needed to regulate outputs from power plants directly from the control room of the dispatch centre.

Is grid integration possible in Northeast Asia?

few preliminary studies on the issue of grid integration in northeast Asia have been completed by the Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre (APERC), the Korean Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), the Siberian Energy Institute of Russia and the Energy Charter.

Should Mongolia invest in wind turbines?

Regardless, Mongolia can hardly find a suficient amount of demand to justify investment to capitalise on this potential, even if grid stability does not cause an issue. For of-grid wind turbines installed in rural areas, the prospects are fairly good. An estimated 4 000 such wind systems have been installed for the nomadic population.

Is Mongolia a good place to develop wind power?

Small hydropower schemes are also in operation throughout the country. In 2013, the first 52 megawatt (MW) wind farm commenced operation, demonstrating that the mountain ridges in Mongolia can yield utility-scale wind power. There is further potential to develop large hydropower schemes, and enormous potential for solar and wind power development.