Several states and utilities in the US have announced goals for a 100% carbon-free generation mix over the next two to three decades. The announcements provide broad guidance, but a utility’s ability to meet such targets will be influenced by its individual load shape, the available technology options, and the market and regulatory environment in which the utility operates. In this paper, the authors present a case study that addresses resource planning considerations associated with a potential carbon-free future.
Executive summary: Role of offshore wind in solving emerging electricity crises
Using resource adequacy modeling, integrated portfolio analysis, and case studies, the research finds that OSW can provide meaningful reliability and system...