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| Modern metrics to pre-screen variable renewable energy sites for reliable production Heather Norton, Michael MacWilliam, Derrick Tan, Robbie Sanderson, Jerjis Kapra, Marianne Rodgers. Wind Energy Institute of Canada, Tignish, PE, Canada |
Abstract
As renewable energy penetration increases, it becomes more important to site new projects with the provision of reliable power in mind. This requires additional site screening indicators beyond a capacity factor. A series of site pre-screening indicators are proposed to represent average conditions, variance within typical conditions, and production during peak load hours. Indicators were selected primarily due to their strong theoretical relationship with energy storage provision. The indicators are illustrated for a site in Prince Edward Island, Canada, computed using wind and solar data that are available prior to any significant infrastructure investment.. They are then compared to the same indicators computed using real operational data from an R&D park at that location.
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