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Western Wind and Solar Integration Study: Executive Summary, May 2010

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/979815· OSTI ID:979815
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This Study investigates the operational impact of up to 35% energy penetration of wind, photovoltaics (PVs), and concentrating solar power (CSP) on the power system operated by the WestConnect group of utilities in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); GE Energy (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind Program (EE-4W)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
979815
Report Number(s):
NREL/SR-550-47781; AAM-8-77557-01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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