Preparing the grid for 50% renewables Laura Wisland Senior
Energy Analyst [email protected]
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Local balancing requirements could be a significant factor
causing future renewable energy curtailment * Results come from
Nelsons expert testimony in 2014 LTPP
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Downward reserves could also be important (depending on where
they need to come from) *preliminary results from Nelsons 2015 UCS
analysis
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Renewables should be enabled to provide some grid services
*preliminary results from Nelsons 2015 UCS analysis
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Relative value of adding gas flexibility vs. non-fossil
solutions should be considered *preliminary results from Nelsons
2015 UCS analysis
