The Western Wind and Solar Integration Study Phase 2 (Fact Sheet)

Program Document · Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2013

OSTI ID:1220250

This fact sheet is a basic overview of the Western Wind and Solar Integration Study, Phase 2. The electric grid is a highly complex, interconnected machine, and changing one part of the grid can have consequences elsewhere. Adding wind and solar affects the operation of the other power plants and adding high penetrations can induce cycling of fossil-fueled generators. Cycling leads to wear-and-tear costs and changes in emissions.

• Research Organization: EERE Publication and Product Library, Washington, D.C. (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind Program (EE-4W) (Wind Program Corporate)
• OSTI ID: 1220250
• Report Number(s): NREL/FS-5500-57874; 6494
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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