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Grid Integration Studies

Grid integration studies are used to evaluate changes to power systems. This page provides resources, frameworks and example grid integration studies for power systems with variable renewable energy.

Resources CESC

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Grid Integration Series: Variable Renewable Energy Forecasting - Scaling Up Renewable Energy Project

Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) forecasting has become an indispensable tool for system operators in grids with modest to large amounts…

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United States Agency International Development

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1 July 2020

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Operational Analysis of the Eastern Interconnection at Very High Renewable Penetrations

This study builds upon earlier research to model the U.S. Eastern Interconnection with around 70% energy sourced from wind and…

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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1 September 2018

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Insights on Planning for Power System Regulators

This study aims to guide power system planning processes and regulatory actions, and particular consideration is given to ramping up…

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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Deployment Data

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Developing Brazil’s Market for Distributed Solar Generation

In this working paper, researchers analyze 5,563 municipalities in Brazil and show that demand side factors drive consumer uptake of…

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Climate Policy Initiative

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1 October 2017

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Off-grid Renewable Energy Solutions: Global and Regional Status and Trends

Off-grid renewable energy solutions have emerged as a mainstream solution to expand access to modern energy services in a timely…

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International Renewable Energy Agency

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31 July 2018

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Plug & Play 2: Enabling Distributed Generation Through Effective Grid Connection Standards

This report contains the input of stakeholders from the gas, telecommunications and aviation industries about the characteristics of an effective…

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Climate Works Australia

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1 May 2018

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Plug & Play: Facilitating Grid Connection of Low Emissions Technologies

The Plug and Play project aimed to identify and drive the implementation of institutional and policy solutions to make grid…

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Climate Works Australia

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1 February 2017

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Plug & Play 2: Executive Summary

This summary of Plug & Play 2: Enabling Distributed Generation Through Effective Grid Connection Standards reviews the input of stakeholders…

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Climate Works Australia

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Renewables Readiness Assessment: The Philippines

This Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) was undertaken in co-operation with the Philippine government. This assessment identifies barriers and proposes key…

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International Renewable Energy Agency

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1 March 2017

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Operational and Financial Performance of Mini-grid DESCOs: Findings and Insights from Pioneer Benchmarking of this Emerging Sector

As part of its market development work in Tanzania, IFC in mid-2016 carried out a benchmarking exercise of 20 distributed…

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International Finance Corporation (IFC)

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1 January 2017

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100% Percent Electricity Generation through Renewable Energy by 2050: Assessment of Sri Lanka's Power Sector

This report has been developed with the purpose of designing and proposing scenarios and mechanisms through which the goal of…

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Asian Development Bank

United Nations Development Programme

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1 August 2017

Training Materials

Gender and Energy Equality E-Learning Course

This self-paced course was developed for social development and energy specialists, policymakers, practitioners and members of civil society interested in…

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Energy Sector Management Assistance Program

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1 January 2017