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For Better Integration, Improve The Forecast

Abstract

The article discusses the significance of accurate solar irradiance forecasts that will enable power grid operators to make better decisions in scheduling on the optimal mix of power generation sources. It presents an analysis of the important time scales for operation of the power grid. It also mentions the use of the Rapid Update Cycle (RUC) weather model by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) which offers an 18-hour forecast at a 13 kilometer (km) horizontal grid resolution.

Article / Publication Data
Active/Online
YES
Volume
25
Available Metadata
Fiscal Year
Publication Name
Solar Today
Published On
September 01, 2011
Final Online Publication On
September 01, 2011
Publisher Name
American Solar Energy Society
Print Volume
25
Print Number
7
Page Range
52-56
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Author

Authors who have authored or contributed to this publication.

  • Elizabeth (Betsy) C. Weatherhead - Not Positioned Gsl
    Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder
    NOAA/Global Systems Laboratory