Published 2017 | Version v1
Journal article

Integrating high levels of variable renewable energy into electric power systems

  • 1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Description

As more variable renewable energy (VRE) such as wind and solar are integrated into electric power systems, technical challenges arise from the need to maintain the balance between load and generation at all timescales. This paper examines the challenges with integrating ultra-high levels of VRE into electric power system, reviews a range of solutions to these challenges, and provides a description of several examples of ultra-high VRE systems that are in operation today.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://www.osti.gov/pages/servlets/purl/1414372; http://www.osti.gov/pages/biblio/1414372; DOE Accepted Manuscript full text, or the publishers Best Available Version will be available free of charge after the embargo period

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 831-837
ISSN
2196-5625

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
50003132
Subject category
S24: POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION;
Descriptors DEI
ELECTRIC POWER; POWER SYSTEMS; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY SOURCES; ENERGY SYSTEMS; POWER

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