Grid Strength Analysis for Integrating 30 GW of Offshore Wind Generation by 2030 in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection: Preprint

Pranav Sharma, Leonardo Rese, Bin Wang, Bharat Vyakaranam, Shahil Shah

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Abstract

Offshore wind is a key player in the transition to a decarbonized electric gird, and the United States has set ambitious goals of integrating 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and 110 GW by 2050. To facilitate this integration, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are conducting the Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study to assess transmission solutions. To achieve the 110-GW target by 2050, meticulous planning for network expansion and resource allocation is essential; however, meeting the 2030 goals requires integrating offshore wind power with minimal system upgrades, thus necessitating a careful study of grid strength and stability. The study team developed the Grid Strength Analysis Tool (GSAT) to assess system strength under various operating conditions and contingencies, focusing on the proposed integration of 30 GW of offshore wind power by 2030. In this paper, we provide a summary of key features of the GSAT software and results of the grid strength analysis for integrating 30 GW of offshore wind generation by 2030 in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages11
StatePublished - 2023
Event22nd Wind and Solar Integration Workshop - Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 26 Sep 202328 Sep 2023

Conference

Conference22nd Wind and Solar Integration Workshop
CityCopenhagen, Denmark
Period26/09/2328/09/23

Bibliographical note

See NREL/CP-5D00-89052 for paper as published in proceedings

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/CP-5D00-87392

Keywords

  • Automated System-wide Strength Evaluation Tool (ASSET)
  • offshore wind
  • short-circuit ratio
  • U.S. Eastern Interconnection

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