Summary

The current evolution of supply resources on US power grid as with grids in other countries is focused on expanding power production from cleaner, lower emission, renewable resources. This trend in supply resources creates many benefits, opportunities, requirements and consequences. One notable onsequence is a reduction in operational flexibility caused by incentivizing the retirement of legacy resources that are being replaced by resources with significantly different characteristics and capabilities.

Additional informations

Publication type Electra
Reference ELT_266_1
Publication year 2013
Publisher CIGRE
File size 2 MB
Pages number 8
Price for non member 20 €
Price for member Free

Authors

DELORENZI, DUFOUR, D'AMORE

Evolution of the US Power Grid and Market Operations through 2030
Evolution of the US Power Grid and Market Operations through 2030