Abstract
This document discusses improving system operations with forecasting and solar generation. By integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) forecasts into system operations, power system operators can anticipate up- and down-ramps in VRE generation in order to cost-effectively balance load and generation in intra-day and day-ahead scheduling. This leads to reduced fuel costs, improved system reliability, and maximum use of renewable resources.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 2 |
| State | Published - 2016 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/FS-6A20-65728
Keywords
- day-ahead forecasts
- ensemble forecasting
- forecasting methods
- intra-day forecasts
- numerical weather prediction
- persistence forecasting
- physical method
- ramp forecasting
- statistical method
- USAID
- variable renewable energy
- VRE
- wind and solar generation
