Geophysical constraints on the reliability of solar and wind power worldwide
If future net-zero emissions energy systems rely heavily on solar and wind resources, spatial
and temporal mismatches between resource availability and electricity demand may …
and temporal mismatches between resource availability and electricity demand may …
Geophysical constraints on the reliability of solar and wind power in the United States
We analyze 36 years of global, hourly weather data (1980–2015) to quantify the covariability
of solar and wind resources as a function of time and location, over multi-decadal time …
of solar and wind resources as a function of time and location, over multi-decadal time …
Evaluation of a proposal for reliable low-cost grid power with 100% wind, water, and solar
A number of analyses, meta-analyses, and assessments, including those performed by the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
High-resolution data shows China's wind and solar energy resources are enough to support a 2050 decarbonized electricity system
This study aims to provide a detailed spatial and temporal characterization of China's wind
and solar energy resource potential. Quantifying this potential is necessary to identify …
and solar energy resource potential. Quantifying this potential is necessary to identify …
[PDF][PDF] Role of long-duration energy storage in variable renewable electricity systems
Reliable and affordable electricity systems based on variable energy sources, such as wind
and solar may depend on the ability to store large quantities of low-cost energy over long …
and solar may depend on the ability to store large quantities of low-cost energy over long …
The impact of variable renewable energy resources on power system reliability
Transitioning the electric power sector to rely more on wind and solar photovoltaics (WPV)
has long been cited as a potential solution to reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions …
has long been cited as a potential solution to reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions …
Role of energy storage with renewable electricity generation
P Denholm, E Ela, B Kirby, M Milligan - 2010 - osti.gov
Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, have vast potential to reduce
dependence on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions in the electric sector. Climate …
dependence on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions in the electric sector. Climate …
[HTML][HTML] Optimizing wind/solar combinations at finer scales to mitigate renewable energy variability in China
China has set ambitious goals to cap its carbon emissions and increase low-carbon energy
sources to 20% by 2030 or earlier. However, wind and solar energy production can be …
sources to 20% by 2030 or earlier. However, wind and solar energy production can be …
[PDF][PDF] Impacts of inter-annual wind and solar variations on the European power system
Weather-dependent renewable energy resources are playing a key role in decarbonizing
electricity. There is a growing body of analysis on the impacts of wind and solar variability on …
electricity. There is a growing body of analysis on the impacts of wind and solar variability on …
[PDF][PDF] Effects of deep reductions in energy storage costs on highly reliable wind and solar electricity systems
Summary We use 36 years (1980–2015) of hourly weather data over the contiguous United
States (CONUS) to assess the impact of low-cost energy storage on highly reliable electricity …
States (CONUS) to assess the impact of low-cost energy storage on highly reliable electricity …