Simulating the Value of Concentrating Solar Power with Thermal Energy Storage in a Production Cost Model

[摘要] Concentrating solar power (CSP) deployed with thermal energy storage (TES) provides a dispatchable source of renewable energy. The value of CSP with TES, as with other potential generation resources, needs to be established using traditional utility planning tools. Production cost models, which simulate the operation of grid, are often used to estimate the operational value of different generation mixes. CSP with TES has historically had limited analysis in commercial production simulations. This document describes the implementation of CSP with TES in a commercial production cost model. It also describes the simulation of grid operations with CSP in a test system consisting of two balancing areas located primarily in Colorado.

[发布日期] 2012-11-01

[学科分类] 再生能源与代替技术

[关键词] CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER;CSP;THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE;TES;PRODUCTION COST MODEL;BALANCING AREA;COLORADO;COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION;PLEXOS;CAPACITY VALUE;SYSTEM MARGINAL PRICE;NET LOAD;SOLAR;Energy Analysis;Solar Energy - Thermal