Five Indisputable Facts on Modern Power Systems
Conference
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OSTI ID:1374124
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
- Helman Analytics
- Pacific Hydro
- 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
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