Study for Solar Generation & Effects on Electric Grid
Dr. R.J. Harrington Dr. W.D. Jackson
Population Density of USA
Sources : USA Census Bureau(http://www.census.gov/popest/gallery/maps/PopDensity_08.pdf ) 204/15/23
Solar Radiation Map
Sources: NREL GIS Solar Radiation Information304/15/23
Wind/Solar Intermittency
Wind Intermittency Solar Intermittency
404/15/23
Hours since start of 2004
Electric Power Plants in USA
Sources : Energy Information Admistration(http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/state/ )
504/15/23
Installed Solar/PV Capacity in USA
604/15/23
Simulation For Effects on Electric Grid
704/15/23
Conclusion/Way Ahead
• Avoid superficial judgments, myths etc.• Establish a simple model for simulation• Development of this model in more detail• Use of detailed databases to deploy model• Provide long term rules based on
engineering principles for solar energy storage and generation deployment
804/15/23
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