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The character of power output from utility‐scale photovoltaic systems

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Power produced by utility‐scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has fluctuations on both short and long time scales. Power spectral density (PSD) analysis provides information on the character of these power fluctuations. Examination of the correlation and step size of the power output between several PV sites within a multi‐site system allows assessment of geographic diversification for addressing intermittency. Both techniques provide insight into the characteristics of firm power and/or demand response required to accommodate large‐scale PV deployment. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Applications

DOI: 10.1002/pip.786

Authors: Aimee E. Curtright, Jay Apt

Institution: Carnegie Mellon University

Language: English

Topic: Power Systems and Renewable Energy

Subfield: Energy Engineering and Power Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Science Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University, Electric Power Research Institute