Mark Ahlstrom, WindLogics CEO, comments on utility wind integration in the February 2008 Public Utility Fortnightly magazine.
In Michael Burr’s Taming the Wind, Mark comments on recent utility wind integration study results showing that wind can be effectively scheduled at up to 30% of supply on some power systems. He added that the benefits of accurate forecasting extend beyond scheduling. Portfolio managers also require reliable information on changing conditions in the power market.
The article goes on to describe how other approaches, including system operation strategies, innovative load management, and cost-effective backup generation, are now employed to effectively accommodate wind variability.