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Integration of Intermittent Renewable Resources. NASUCA Seattle, WA June, 2013. Cameron Yourkowski Renewable Northwest Project 503-223-4544 www.RNP.org. Renewable Northwest Project (RNP). Objective: Promote the responsible development of renewable energy Geography: OR, WA, ID, MT
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Integration of Intermittent Renewable Resources NASUCA Seattle, WA June, 2013 Cameron Yourkowski Renewable Northwest Project503-223-4544www.RNP.org
Renewable Northwest Project (RNP) • Objective: • Promote the responsible development of renewable energy • Geography: OR, WA, ID, MT • Members: Business, non-profit, academic
Overview: Renewables Growth Integration Challenges Integration Solutions Scheduling (“shorter is better”) Forecasting (“don’t be afraid to de-commit”) BAA Coordination (“strength through diversity”) Market Formation (“build it and they will come”)
Northwest Market Structure • No Organized Markets • No Ancillary Service Market • Hourly Schedule • Reliance on single resource (hydro) • No forecast of balancing reserve needs
Problems & Solutions: • Problems • Cost • DSO 216 • Solutions • Shorter Scheduling • Forecasting Needs/De-Committing reserves • Diversity • BAA Cooperation • Market Formation
Conclusion • “demand a response” • EIM and Demand Response