Utility Wind Integration and Operating Impact State of the Art

Smith, James C.; Milligan, Michael; DeMeo, E.; Parsons, Brian

doi:10.1109/tpwrs.2007.901598

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“…The ability of different energy systems and regulation strategies to integrate wind power has been presented in [47]. On the cost side, at wind penetration of up to 20% of system peak demand, wind integration costs will amount to about 10% or less of the wholesale value of the wind generation in the U.S. [48]. However, related issues need to be further discussed on a Chinese context.…”

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Offshore wind energy potential in China: Under technical, spatial and economic constraints

Hong

Möller

2011

Energy

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This paper investigates available offshore wind energy resources in China's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) with the aid of a Geographical Information System (GIS), which allows the influence of technical, spatial and economic constraints on offshore wind resources being reflected in a continuous space. Geospatial supply curves and spatial distribution of levelised production cost (LPC) are developed, which provide information on the available potential of offshore wind energy at or below a given cost, and its corresponding geographical locations. The GIS-based models also reflect the impacts of each spatial constraint as well as various scenarios of spatial constraints on marginal production costs of offshore wind energy. Furthermore, the impacts of differing Feed-in-tariff (FIT) standards on the economic potential are calculated. It confirms that economic potential of offshore wind energy can contribute  Corresponding author. Tel: +45 99403658 Fax: +45 98153788 E-mail address: lixuan@plan.aau.dk 2 to 42%, 30% and 29% of the coastal regions' total electricity demands in 2010, 2020 and 2030. The shallow waters along the coasts of Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu and northern Guangdong are identified as suitable areas for developing offshore wind energy in terms of wind resources and economic costs. However, the influence of tropical cyclone risks on these regions and detailed assessments at regional or local scale are worth of further discussions. Nevertheless, the models and results provide a foundation for a more comprehensive regional framework that would address additional infrastructure, planning and policy issues.

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Offshore wind energy potential in China: Under technical, spatial and economic constraints

Hong

Möller

2011

Energy

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“…Wind energy, however, possesses different characteristics from conventional generation sources due to its highly variable and somewhat unpredictable nature. Given the wind industry's rapid growth, there are increasing concerns regarding the potential operational and economic impacts of incorporating wind generation into power systems (Smith et al, 2007). High wind penetrations increase the complexity of electricity industry operation in terms of generation dispatch and scheduling (Traber and Kemfert, 2011).…”

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Assessing the value of wind generation in future carbon constrained electricity industries

Vithayasrichareon

MacGill

2013

Energy Policy

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“…It has been reported [62] that modern forecasting methods commercially available are able to provide up to 80% of the benefits perfect predictability would have for wind power integration. Accurate forecasting may improve the results of unit commitment and minimize the operational costs.…”

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Overview of insular power systems under increasing penetration of renewable energy sources: Opportunities and challenges

Erdinç

Paterakis

Catalào

2015

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

112

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Insular electricity grids are considered to have a more fragile structure than the mainland ones due to several factors such as the lower inertia because of lower number of generation facilities connected to the system, absence or insufficient interconnection with the main grid, etc. The recent trend of integrating large portions of environmentally sustainable power generation units that have a significantly volatile nature in the generation mix (such as wind and solar energy conversion systems) within this fragile structure, poses profound challenges that need deeper and specific analysis. This study aims to provide an overview of insular power system structures and operational requirements, especially under increasing penetration of renewable energy sources. Firstly, a general evaluation of insular power systems is presented. Then, potential challenges are thoroughly discussed together with opportunities to tackle them. Future technological developments, as well as innovative applications are also given special attention. Hence, this paper contributes to the scarce literature regarding insular power systems by providing a critical overview of issues regarding their operation and possible solutions.

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Utility Wind Integration and Operating Impact State of the Art

Cited by 398 publications

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Offshore wind energy potential in China: Under technical, spatial and economic constraints

Offshore wind energy potential in China: Under technical, spatial and economic constraints

Assessing the value of wind generation in future carbon constrained electricity industries

Overview of insular power systems under increasing penetration of renewable energy sources: Opportunities and challenges

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