Impact of Improved Solar Forecasts on Bulk Power System Operations in ISO-NE: Preprint

Anthony Florita, Brian Hodge

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Abstract

The diurnal nature of solar power is made uncertain by variable cloud cover and the influence of atmospheric conditions on irradiance scattering processes. Its forecasting has become increasingly important to the unit commitment and dispatch process for efficient scheduling of generators in power system operations. This study examines the value of improved solar power forecasting for theIndependent System Operator-New England system. The results show how 25% solar power penetration reduces net electricity generation costs by 22.9%.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2014
Event4th International Workshop on Integration of Solar Power into Power Systems - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 10 Nov 201411 Nov 2014

Conference

Conference4th International Workshop on Integration of Solar Power into Power Systems
CityBerlin, Germany
Period10/11/1411/11/14

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/CP-5D00-62817

Keywords

  • electricity prices
  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
  • NREL
  • production-cost modeling
  • solar power forecasting

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