Impact of Wind
Increased penetration of wind results in increased ramp rates & deeper transients
Percentage of Wind Compared to Baseload
Characteristics
- Prolonged Periods of 2% Cycle Time
- Only Medium Term Prediction Possible
- Fast Transient
- Reduced RCCA lifetime
Potential Solutions
- Flexible Power Operations
- Extended Reduced Power Operations
- Re-purposing Energy
- RCCA lifetime management
