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The Problem:. PV output fluctuates (80% dropouts in 5 sec) TEP will have 250 MW of PV by 2013 TEP needs forecasts to ramp up generators No forecasts are good enough yet. Our Solutions:. Advanced Numerical Weather Model Irradiance Network and Velocity Model Cloud movie analysis.
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The Problem: • PV output fluctuates (80% dropouts in 5 sec) • TEP will have 250 MW of PV by 2013 • TEP needs forecasts to ramp up generators • No forecasts are good enough yet Our Solutions: • Advanced Numerical Weather Model • Irradiance Network and Velocity Model • Cloud movie analysis
The Problem: AC Power (kW) Aug 9 Aug 10 time ACC Regulations require Big Solar. Now Utility Operators need Forecasts.
Our Solution #1 Numerical Weather Model Forecast Good for: 2-hr averages 40 hours in advance Our Solution #2 100 Rooftops + Wind Forecast Good for: 10 minute detail 1-2 hours in advance
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