Oberlin College and Conservatory

Physics & Astronomy Department Lecture Series: Marie Rinkoski Spangler '02

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 4:35pm to 5:45pm

Wright Lecture Hall, 201
110 North Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074

"Integrating Intermittent Renewable Generation on Bulk Electric Systems" is the title of the talk to be presented by Marie Rinkoski Spangler '02, senior market analyst, Market Fundamentals Team, Constellation Energy.

Abstract:  Wind and solar generators are often called variable or intermittent sources as their output is dependent on the availability of wind and sun.  Electric power system operators face a challenge in smoothly integrating the variable output from wind and solar generators with existing sources and sinks on the grid without compromising power quality, reliability, or the infrastructure of the system.  Operators must continuously match output from many electric generators (sources) to electricity demand at many end-use sites (sinks), a process that becomes more difficult with high levels of unpredictable and/or undispatchable sources. 

Over the last five years, as wind and solar generators have become a more significant fraction of available generating capacity in many regions of North America, this challenge has driven development in generation technology, storage technology, forecasting tools, and coordination among system operators.

A reception for Marie begins at 4:10 p.m in the Anderson Lounge, Wright Lab, second floor.

Event Type

Info Sessions/Presentations/Webinars

Departments

Academic, Physics and Astronomy

Contact Person

Diane Doman

Contact Phone Number

440-775-5205

Contact E-mail Address

Diane.Doman@oberlin.edu

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