GRID INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLES WORKSHOP
January 13, 2011
Stanford University
This workshop brought together a select group of international experts to examine the challenge of grid expansion and renewable integration, developed an understanding of the barriers, and identified key opportunities and solutions.
Workshop Handout (pdf)
Workshop Agenda (pdf)
Welcome, Introduction and Overview
Stacey Bent, TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy
Keynote Speaker: U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, New Mexico
Large-Scale Integration of Renewables
The Supergrid: 100% Renewable Electricity Supply for Europe and Its Neighborhood » (ppt)
Gregor Czisch, Transnational Renewables, Germany
Grid Integration Challenges for 100% Conversion to Wind and Solar Power » (pdf)
Mark Jacobson, Stanford University
Enabling Renewable Energy Integration in Denmark » (pdf)
Hans Henrik Lindboe, Ea Energy Analyses, Denmark
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Lynn Orr, Stanford University
Keynote Speaker: Commissioner Jeffrey Byron, California Energy Commission
Capabilities and Limitations of the Existing Grid
Pulling the Pieces Together: Thinking Regionally and Cooperatively » (pdf)
V. John White, Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies
Efforts and Challenges to Manage California's Expected Intermittent Renewable Additions » (pdf)
Antonio Alvarez, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Finding Flexibility in the Existing System » (pdf)
Debbie Lew, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Richard Swanson, SunPower
Maximizing Renewable Energy Penetration on the Grid
Optimizing AC and DC Transmission Networks for High Penetration of Renewables » (pdf)
Nick Jenkins, Cardiff University, UK
Key Regulatory Challenges for Deep Penetration of Renewables
Michael Wara, Stanford University
Low Cost Grid Integration via Met-Smart Interconnection and Storage Inherent in End-Use Devices » (pdf)
Willett Kempton, University of Delaware
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Mark Thurber, Stanford University