Title :
Capacity value of solar power
Author :
Duignan, R. ; Dent, C.J. ; Mills, A. ; Samaan, N. ; Milligan, M. ; Keane, A. ; O´Malley, M.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr., Electron. & Commun. Eng., Univ. Coll. Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
Evaluating the capacity value of renewable energy sources can pose significant challenges due to their variable and uncertain nature. In this paper the capacity value of solar power is investigated. Solar capacity value metrics and their associated calculation methodologies are reviewed and several solar capacity studies are summarized. The differences between wind and solar power are examined, the economic importance of solar capacity value is discussed and other assessments and recommendations are presented.
Keywords :
renewable energy sources; solar power stations; renewable energy sources; solar capacity value metrics; solar power capacity value; wind power; Capacity planning; Generators; Measurement; Photovoltaic systems; Reliability; capacity value; power system operation and planning; solar power;
Conference_Titel :
Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2727-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1944-9925
DOI :
10.1109/PESGM.2012.6345429
