60 likes | 70 Views
Learn about UWIG, a non-profit corporation focused on the development and application of good engineering practices for integrating wind power into the electric system. Discover their membership, mission, and ongoing projects in the field.
E N D
Transmission Panel Great Lakes Regional Wind Institute Detroit, Michigan March 17, 2008 J. Charles Smith Executive Director UWIG
What is UWIG? • Non-profit corporation established by 6 utilities in 1989 with support from EPRI and DOE/NREL • Current membership in excess of 120, including utilities, developers, manufacturers, consultants, government organizations • Focus on technical issues • Mission: To accelerate the development and application of good engineering and operational practices supporting the appropriate integration of wind power into the electric system
Wind Power Coming of Age • IEEE PES Wind Power Coordinating Committee (WPCC) established 2005 • Six active WPCC projects • Capacity Value • Dynamic Models • Power Sys Operation • Remote Transmission • Collector System Design • Market Design • IEEE PES Power & EnergyMagazine special issue on Wind Integration