Heather Van Schoiack | Mar 8, 2011
This paper describes analytical methods and tools to quantify PV fleet output variability that can be used by utility planners and operators to analyze how short-term PV system output changes may affect utility system stability. This paper analyzes the correlation...
Heather Van Schoiack | Nov 8, 2010
This article presents a set of empirical models capable of extracting metrics quantifying the short‐term variability of solar resources based upon site/time specific satellite‐derived hourly irradiance data. Download PDF >>>
Heather Van Schoiack | Nov 8, 2010
This paper introduces a novel approach to estimate the maximum short‐term output variability that a fleet of PV systems places on any considered power grid. Download PDF >>>
Heather Van Schoiack | Oct 8, 2010
This presentation describes the importance of PV output variability as a factor in calculating the value of a fleet of PV systems. The research was presented at Solar Power International in October, 2010. Download PDF >>>
Heather Van Schoiack | Aug 7, 2010
This paper presents a validation of the short- and medium-term global irradiance forecasts that are produced as part of the U.S. SolarAnywhere (2010) data set. Download PDF >>>
