Integration of wind and solar technologies into the electric utility grid: a review of the issues
The incorporation of Wind and Solar Energy Conversion Systems (WECS and SECS) into the electrical grid poses a number of potential problems. Due to their unique nature they do not readily fit into traditional utility planning methods or operating guidelines. This paper reivews the integration issues, describes the current state of knowledge, and suggests methods for dealing with the problems and additional research needs. The issues discussed include the impact of WECS/SECS on bulk energy supply, reliability/capacity requirements, distribution/transmission system, monitoring and control needs, protection, safety, voltage regulation and reactive compensation, harmonics, system and source stability, and minute-to-minute ramping.
- Research Organization:
- California Energy Commission, Sacramento
- OSTI ID:
- 6669358
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-820629-Vol.5-Pt.2
- Journal Information:
- Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN PMSID
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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