RENNSELAER, N.Y., Sep 24, 2008 -- BUSINESS WIRE
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has introduced system and
operating changes to better utilize New York State's existing wind
resources, and pave the way for continued growth of economical,
emission-free, renewable power resources in the Empire State.
The enhancements, which were completed in September, help accommodate the
variable nature of wind-powered generation with a centralized forecasting
system.
"A primary issue in the industry has been with forecasting the availability
and timing of wind-powered generation. As the grid operator, we constantly
adjust all generation supplies to meet the changing demand for electricity
in real time," explained Steve Whitley, NYISO President and CEO. "If the
anticipated level of wind generation changes, then other adjustments must be
made on the system to accommodate those changes."
The NYISO contracted with AWS Truewind, of Colonie, N.Y., to provide the
NYISO with wind power forecasts for each wind power project, based on
meteorological data and historical operating characteristics of the wind
power projects. The data is fed directly into the NYISO operational systems
that determine the balance of load and generation.
The NYISO is one of the first ISO/RTOs in the country to implement such a
system. This forecasting method is considered "best practice" in the
industry worldwide. The NYISO is supporting New York State's leadership role
in renewable energy by actively getting systems ready for wind development
and integration.
As of September 1, there were over 700 megawatts of wind generating capacity
in commercial operation in New York State. Wind capacity in New York is
projected to grow to more than 1,200 MW by the summer of 2009. Proposed
projects adding another 6,500 MW of wind capacity to be developed by 2011
are proceeding through the grid interconnection study process administered
by the NYISO.
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) -- www.nyiso.com -- is a
not-for-profit corporation that began operations in 1999. The NYISO operates
New York's bulk electricity grid, administers the state's wholesale
electricity markets, and conducts comprehensive reliability and resource
planning for the state's bulk electricity system.
SOURCE: New York Independent System Operator
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