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

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Hours since start of 2004

Electric Power Plants in USA

Sources : Energy Information Admistration(http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/state/ )

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Installed Solar/PV Capacity in USA

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Simulation For Effects on Electric Grid

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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

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