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Transmission Planning with Renewable Energy Zones (REZ): Overview, Select Case Studies, and Key Enablers

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1962811
The renewable energy zone (REZ) transmission planning process is a proactive method to plan, approve, and build transmission infrastructure that connects high-quality and large-scale renewable resources to the power system. This presentation was developed for a technical side event focused on transmission systems to facilitate the rapid decarbonization of power systems at the Clean Energy Ministerial Senior Officials Meeting in March 2023. This document contains a synthesis of key REZ case studies throughout the world and is intended as a resource for policymakers and energy planners.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of International Affairs (IA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1962811
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-5R00-85346; MainId:86119; UUID:1470ee74-55b9-4cf9-a5f5-f7c1ed9b535f; MainAdminID:69066
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English