Energy Performance Analysis of Distributed Renewables: Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration

TL;DR

This paper analyzes the energy performance of distributed renewable resources at a community energy park in Ellensburg, Washington, within the context of a smart grid demonstration project in the Pacific Northwest.

Contribution

It provides insights into renewable generation performance and lessons learned from implementing community-based renewable energy in a smart grid environment.

Findings

Renewable generation data collected at the community energy park.

Lessons on integrating community renewable resources into smart grids.

Performance analysis of distributed renewables in a real-world demonstration.

Abstract

The Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration was an electricity grid modernization project conducted in the Northwest U.S. This paper presents the analysis of renewable generation at the Renewable Energy Park located in the City of Ellensburg, WA. The community energy park concept is an intriguing model for community investment in renewable resources,but the lessons in this paper should be considered.