Solar as the Solution: 3 Ways Solar Can Step Up its Grid Services Game
A larger picture further emerges when you look at how power gets generated and transmitted to utilities. The electric grid continuously monitors, controls, and measures generation to ensure that our customers have a reliable, timely electricity supply. Still, the grid is more than an energy-delivery system alone. Grid operators manage electricity supply and demand on the electric system by controlling numerous "grid services"—activities that protect our transmission system and keep it running smoothly. Now that solar energy provides as much as 15% of generation on the grid in some states, grid operators must balance various resources and respond to disturbances to ensure people can get electricity 24/7 when there's an issue with one generation area. Behind the scenes, grid operators are working hard to ensure a proper balance between supply and demand for all resources across the nation. Grid Services 101 Just like you need to make sure your car is running smoothly, vario...