Grid Integration Studies: Data Requirements, Greening the Grid

Jessica Katz

Research output: NRELFact Sheet

Abstract

A grid integration study is an analytical framework used to evaluate a power system with high penetration levels of variable renewable energy (VRE). A grid integration study simulates the operation of the power system under different VRE scenarios, identifying reliability constraints and evaluating the cost of actions to alleviate those constraints. These VRE scenarios establish where, how much, and over what timeframe to build generation and transmission capacity, ideally capturing the spatial diversity benefits of wind and solar resources. The results help build confidence among policymakers, system operators, and investors to move forward with plans to increase the amount of VRE on the grid.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 2015

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/FS-6A20-63043

Keywords

  • data
  • demand response
  • flexibility
  • Greening the Grid
  • grid
  • integration
  • planning
  • RE
  • renewable
  • strategy
  • study
  • USAID

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