Electric utility value analysis methodology for wind energy conversion systems
The methodology summarized in this report was developed in support of a study of the value of augmenting conventional electric energy generation with wind energy conversion systems (WECS). A major objective of the value analysis study is the creation of an analytical methodology to assess WECS installed in a utility's generation system. The pertinent measures of value include both the displacement of conventional fuels measured in volumetric and economic terms, and the potential for capacity credit, realized either through the sale of capacity of deferral of new installations. Recognizing the strong site dependence of wind energy conversion, a second major objective of the value analysis study is the application of the methodology to several candidate utilities. These results will illustrate the practicability of the methodology and identify any deficiencies, alloy a comparison of relative WECS value among the sites studied, and develop background information pertinent to possible selection decisions for WECS siting and level of penetration. The specific purpose of this report is to outline the methodology developed in support of the value analysis study.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA); Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA (USA). Energy and Resources Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-77CH00178
- OSTI ID:
- 6098502
- Report Number(s):
- SERI/TR-98336-1; ON: DE82003573
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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