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Impact of High Wind Power Penetration on Hydroelectric Unit Operations in the WWSIS

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1021256· OSTI ID:1021256

This report examines the impact of this large amount of wind penetration on hydroelectric unit operations. Changes in hydroelectric unit operating patterns are examined both for an aggregation of all hydro generators and for select individual plants.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Wind and Hydropower Technology Program
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1021256
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP-5500-52251
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English