Review of Variable Generation Forecasting in the West: July 2013 - March 2014

David Hurlbut, David Hurlbut (NREL Technical Monitor)

Research output: NRELSubcontract Report

Abstract

This report interviews 13 operating entities (OEs) in the Western Interconnection about their implementation of wind and solar forecasting. The report updates and expands upon one issued by NREL in 2012. As in the 2012 report, the OEs interviewed vary in size and character; the group includes independent system operators, balancing authorities, utilities, and other entities. Respondents' advice for other utilities includes starting sooner rather than later as it can take time to plan, prepare, and train a forecast; setting realistic expectations; using multiple forecasts; and incorporating several performance metrics.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages53
StatePublished - 2014

Bibliographical note

Work performed by Exeter Associates, Inc., Columbia, Maryland

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/SR-6A20-61035

Keywords

  • balancing authority areas
  • forecasting
  • grid integration
  • solar
  • utility operations
  • wind

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