| Description |
1 online resource (10 p.) : ill., map |
| Series |
NREL/TP ; 5500-49667 |
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NREL/TP ; 5500-49667.
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| System Details |
Full text available via Internet in .pdf format. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. |
| Note |
Title from title screen (NREL, viewed Dec. 13, 2010). |
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"December 2010." |
| Summary |
This paper presents an overview of the variable characteristics of solar power, as well as the accompanying grid performance and operational economics for a system with significant solar generation. The paper will show results of economic operational simulations of a very high solar generation future for the western half of the United States. The evaluated system is subject to significant dynamic operating constraints; and the analytical methods used account for the critical interrelationships between system security, solar variability, and imperfect solar forecasts. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Funding |
DE-AC36-08GO28308. SM101610 |
| Subject |
Solar energy -- West (U.S.)
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Interconnected electric utility systems -- West (U.S.)
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Photovoltaic power generation -- Economic aspects -- West (U.S.)
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| Added Author |
Lew, Debra J.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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| Gpo Item No. |
0430-P-03 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
E 9.16:NREL/TP-5500-49667 |
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