Best practices in grid integration of variable wind power: Summary of recent US case study results and mitigation measures

J. C. Smith, B. Parsons, M. R. Milligan, T. Acker, R. Zavadil, M. Schuerger, E. Demeo

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Abstract

In only 6 years, from 2000 to 2006. wind energy has become a significant resource on many electric utility systems, with nearly 74,000 MW of nameplate capacity installed worldwide at the end of 2006. Wind energy is now "utility scale" and can affect utility system planning and operations for both generation and transmission. The utility industry in general, and transmission system operators in particular, are beginning to take note. As a result, numerous utility wind integration studies are being conducted in the US under a variety of industry structures. This paper will summarize results from a number of case studies conducted recently in the US, and outline a number of mitigation measures based on insights from the recent studies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEuropean Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2007, EWEC 2007
Pages500-509
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2007
EventEuropean Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2007, EWEC 2007 - Milan, Italy
Duration: May 7 2007May 10 2007

Publication series

NameEuropean Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2007, EWEC 2007
Volume1

Other

OtherEuropean Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2007, EWEC 2007
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period5/7/075/10/07

Keywords

  • Wind ancillary service impacts
  • Wind energy
  • Wind integration

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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