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Sep 30, 2020 9:22 pm GMTSep 30, 2020 6:05 pm GMT
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The Value of Diversifying Uncertain Renewable Generation through the Transmission System

Source: www.bu.edu

Fascinating study published today by Boston University's Institute for Sustainable Energy. getting at the value of diversifying renewable generation through the transmission system. The study was co-authored by National Grid's Kai Van Horn, Brattle Group Principal Johannes Pfeifenberger and Brattle Group Senior Consultant Pablo Ruiz.

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Matt Chester on Sep 30, 2020

For renewable generation levels from 10% to 60% of annual energy consumption, interconnecting two power market sub-regions with different wind regimes through transmission investments can reduce annual production costs by between 2% and 23% and annual renewable curtailments by 45% to 90%.

Wow this is a powerful finding! With the U.S. grid being so vast in geography and location, more interconnections are surely needed.

Justin Drake on Oct 14, 2020

100% agreed! The findings certainly make a compelling case for additional interconnections to further unlock renewable energy across the U.S.

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