May 15, 2020
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Exploring the Grid Value Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in Oregon

Abstract

The grid value of Oregon's offshore wind resource is considered through the lenses of (i) resource complementarity with the hydroelectric system and other Variable Renewable Energy resources, (ii) load complementarity with the four balancing authorities with territory in Oregon, and (iii) spatial value to regional and coastal grids as represented through a Production Cost Model of the WECC system. Capacity implications of the interactions between offshore wind and the historical east-to-west power flows of the region are reviewed. The existing system is shown to accommodate 2GW of offshore wind interconnections without curtailment.

Published: May 15, 2020

Citation

Douville T.C., D. Bhatnagar, R.S. O'Neil, and K. Mongird. 2020. Exploring the Grid Value Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in Oregon Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.