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Integrating Variable Renewable Energy Into the Grid: Key Issues

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:2476497
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To foster sustainable, low-emission development, many countries are establishing ambitious renewable energy targets for their electricity supply. The variability of solar and wind compared to traditional sources, coupled with growing demand for electricity, requires changes to power system planning and operations to meet these targets. Grid integration is the practice of developing efficient ways to deliver variable renewable energy (VRE), primarily wind and solar, to the grid. Good integration methods maximize the cost-effectiveness of incorporating VRE while maintaining or increasing system stability and reliability. To inform decarbonization strategies, policymakers, regulators, and system operators consider a variety of costs and opportunities associated with VRE integration, which can be organized into five topics: New renewable energy generation and transmission; Power system reliability; Transmission and distribution coordination; Cross-sectoral decarbonization opportunities; Energy equity and justice.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
2476497
Report Number(s):
NREL/FS-7A40-91019; MainId:92797; UUID:e4739306-ee7e-49e3-956d-c0f9bd4cecc2; MainAdminId:74165
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID
grid integration
international
renewable energy
variable renewable energy