Grid Reliability

Grid Reliability2024-04-04

Total solar eclipse may reduce US solar power generation by 40 GWh, how five major grid operators are responding

The total solar eclipse on April 8 in the United States will cause a significant reduction in solar power generation, with Solcast estimating maximum losses at 39.9 GWh. Although grid operators state that reliability is not a concern, weather and human behavioral changes complicate forecasting. Natural gas is expected to be the primary backup power source, with demand response and batteries also participating in regulation. Five major operators, including CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, and MISO, have adopted different strategies to address the event.

Grid Reliability2022-11-22

2022年电网经受热浪与创纪录负荷考验，未来路在何方？

2022年，美国电网在极端天气和创纪录需求下避免了大规模停电，但专家指出，气候变化的持续影响要求电网运营商和监管机构加速投资基础设施、需求响应和区域合作，以应对未来更频繁的极端事件。