Abstract
This paper considers several alternative forms of an energy imbalance market (EIM) proposed in the nonmarket areas of the Western Interconnection. The proposed EIM includes two changes in operating practices that independently reduce variability and increase access to responsive resources: balancing authority cooperation and sub-hourly dispatch. As the penetration of variable generation increaseson the power system, additional interest in coordination would likely occur. Several alternative approaches could be used, but consideration of any form of coordinated unit commitment is beyond the scope of this analysis. This report examines the benefits of several possible EIM implementations--both separately and in concert
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 90 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TP-5500-54660
Keywords
- energy imbalance markets
- markets
- reserves
- TGIG
- transmission and grid integration
- Western Interconnection