Operating Reserve Reductions from a Proposed Energy Imbalance Market with Wind and Solar Generation in the Western Interconnection

King, J. ; Kirby, B. ; Milligan, M. ; Beuning, S.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: 14 Solar Energy;    Electricity, Resources, And Buildings Systems;    Western Interconnection;    Tgig;    National Renewable Energy Laboratory;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1046267
RP-ID  :  NREL/TP-5500-54660
RP-ID  :  AC36-08GO28308
RP-ID  :  1046267

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This paper considers several alternative forms of an energy imbalance market (EIM) proposed in the nonmarket areas of the Western Interconnection. The proposed EIM includes two changes in operating practices that independently reduce variability and increase access to responsive resources: balancing authority cooperation and sub-hourly dispatch. As the penetration of variable generation increases on the power system, additional interest in coordination would likely occur. Several alternative approaches could be used, but consideration of any form of coordinated unit commitment is beyond the scope of this analysis. This report examines the benefits of several possible EIM implementations--both separately and in concert.