Abstract
This study developed a rational approach to the consideration of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants applied to electric utility systems, then performed a requirements assessment and preliminary impact and penetration analyses by studying PV generation in three actual utility systems. Conventional utility loss-of-load probability and production simulation methods were used, along with a PV plant performance model developed for the study.Evaluations were based on comparison of total utility generation system costs with and without PV plants. The study is reported under the following sections: 1) geographic areas for photovoltaic power plants; 2) siting of photovoltaic power plants; 3) electric utility characteristics; 4) photovoltaic power plant characteristics; 5) methods of study; 6) study inputs; 7) results; 8) cost and performance goals for viability; 9) reference PV selection; 10) reference PV plant definitions; 11) comparison with conventional generation; 12) requirements for PV applications; 13) preliminary impact analysis; and 14) preliminary penetration analysis. (WHK)
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