Abstract
An operational tool for integrating a photovoltaic system into the utility's generation mix is introduced. The development and implementation of a new approach-a dynamic rule-based (RB) dispatch algorithm-is presented. A Box-Jenkins time-series method is used to model the subhourly solar irradiance. The model is extended to yield forecast parameters which are then used to predict the photovoltaic output expected to occur at certain lead times coinciding with the economic dispatch intervals. The RB dispatch algorithm is introduced to operate as either a substitute for or an aid to the dispatch operator. It is concluded that results depend on the time of the year and the specific utility. The utility generating-capacity mix significantly influences the results
Recommended Citation
B. H. Chowdhury and S. Rahman, "Is Central Station Photovoltaic Power Dispatchable?," IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 1988.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/60.9348
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Box-Jenkins Time-Series Method; Central Station Photovoltaic Power; Dynamic Rule Based Dispatch Algorithm; Economic Dispatch Intervals; Forecast Parameters; Load Dispatching; Model; Operational Tool; Photovoltaic Power Systems; Power Dispatching; Subhourly Solar Irradiance; Utility Generating-Capacity Mix
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0885-8969
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1988 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1988
