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Five Indisputable Facts on Modern Power Systems

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1374124
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  1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
  2. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
  3. Helman Analytics
  4. Pacific Hydro
  5. Midcontinent Independent System Operator
This presentation overviews five indisputable facts about modern power systems: Fact one: The grid can handle more renewable generation than previously thought. Fact two: Geographic and resource diversity provide additional reliability to the system. Fact three: Wind and solar forecasting provide significant value. Fact four: Our electric power markets were not originally designed for variable renewables -- but they could be adapted. Fact five: Modern power electronics are creating new sources of essential reliability services.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Technologies Office (EE-4W)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1374124
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-6A20-68947
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English