Wind is always blowing somewhere. From this perspective, a logical hypothesis is that a base load generator might be created by using long distance transmission to connect distant wind farms. This paper tests that hypothesis by putting numbers to it. It is generally accepted that geographic diversity has a smoothing effect on wind fluctuations for cumulative production [1]. This paper addresses the question of whether or not geographic diversity provides system capacity as well. A scenario of interest is the interconnection of wind farms on the East Coast (PJM Interconnection) with wind farms in the Midwest (MISO, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator). Wind is characterized by the Cumulative Distribution Function (DF). Effective Load Carrying Capacity (ELCC) is a metric that defines system capacity, the load that a system can deliver at an acceptable level of reliability. This paper compares standalone wind on PJM with standalone wind on MISO and with standalone wind for interconnected PJM + MISO. A fourth comparison shows the theoretical limit, what could be achieved if wind from PJM and MISO were independent of each other. This analysis quantifies the capacity benefits of long distance transmission.
Skip Nav Destination
ASME 2014 Power Conference
July 28–31, 2014
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Power Division
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4609-4
PROCEEDINGS PAPER
Justification for Long Distance Transmission Available to Purchase
Nathan Smith,
Nathan Smith
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
Search for other works by this author on:
Alex Pavlak
Alex Pavlak
Future of Energy Initiative, Severna Park, MD
Search for other works by this author on:
Nathan Smith
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
Alex Pavlak
Future of Energy Initiative, Severna Park, MD
Paper No:
POWER2014-32144, V002T14A004; 6 pages
Published Online:
November 19, 2014
Citation
Smith, N, & Pavlak, A. "Justification for Long Distance Transmission." Proceedings of the ASME 2014 Power Conference. Volume 2: Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes; Student Paper Competition. Baltimore, Maryland, USA. July 28–31, 2014. V002T14A004. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32144
Download citation file:
5
Views
Related Proceedings Papers
Related Articles
Design Optimization of Small Wind Turbines for Low Wind Regimes
J. Sol. Energy Eng (August,1984)
Controlling Wind Energy for Utility Grid Reliability
Mechanical Engineering (September,2013)
Analysis of Wind Turbine Wakes Through Time-Resolved and SCADA Data of an Onshore Wind Farm
J. Sol. Energy Eng (August,2018)
Related Chapters
An Efficient Approach to Power Coefficient and Tip Speed Ratio Relationship Modeling in Maximum Power Point Tracking of Wind Power Generation
International Conference on Software Technology and Engineering (ICSTE 2012)
A Utility Perspective of Wind Energy
Wind Turbine Technology: Fundamental Concepts in Wind Turbine Engineering, Second Edition
Role of Wind Energy Technology in India and Neighboring Countries
Wind Energy Applications