As renewable energy sources reach grid parity in many countries, the next frontier for their growth is effective integration into the power system. Achieving this requires technical advancements—particularly in power electronics—to enable increased flexibility and rapid dispatch. This book explores new approaches to meet these challenges, including expanding interconnection capacity across regions, hybridizing distributed energy resources, and developing demand response capabilities.
Topics covered include: power grids as part of a 100% renewable energy system; international standards for large-scale renewable integration; nowcasting and short-term wind forecasting; active measures for wind power integration; grid integration of large-scale PV plants; enabling technologies for extensive renewable deployment; DC distribution systems and microgrids; distributed energy resources integration and demand response; stochastic demand modeling; and residential-level distributed micro-storage systems in smart communities with high PV penetration.
This book is essential reading for researchers and professionals working on clean energy generation and modern power systems.
