A critical barrier identification framework to the development of power system flexibility resources in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region

Power system flexibility resources (PSFR) are conducive to the construction of new power system and the early realization of the “Dual Carbon” goal in China. Although the development of PSFR is accelerating in China, it is still remains challenging to meet the demands of the energy transition due to various barriers that hinder it. The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, as a typical region, plays a crucial role in the development of PSFR. Thus, this paper constructs an objective research framework to effectively analysis barriers and promotes the development of PSFR in the region. Firstly, based on the analysis of the current situation of PSF, 15 barriers affecting its development are identified. Then, the barrier identification framework is constructed to study the prominence of the above barriers and their transmission pathways. The results show that five barriers are considered critical to developing PSFR in the region. Accordingly, this paper proposes recommendations to alleviate or eliminate the critical barriers, thus promoting the development of PSFR.