Tag: generators
Electric grid operators explain why system balance is critical to reliable power supply
Balance is essential to ensure power system reliability, and provide end users with stable supply of electricity In the electric power sector, load shapes refer to the varying amounts of electricity required over time, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Daily load shapes vary by region, climate, and time (daily, monthly, seasonally). Each day, […]
Wind adds most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas, solar
In Texas, new wind power records continuously being set as wind fleet grows Wind, natural gas, and solar made up almost all new electric generation capacity in 2015, accounting for 41 per cent, 30 per cent, and 26 per cent of total additions, respectively, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The preliminary data also show a record amount […]
New EIA database provides better info on changes to American power generation
Planned American power additions from Oct. through end of 2016: wind (39% of total), solar (29%), natural gas (26%) American power generation is rapidly changing as coal plants are retired and new natural gas, wind, and solar facilities come on line. The US Energy Information Administration says it has improved the way it reports new electric […]
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