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CEIC-07-05

"The Character of Power Output from Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Systems"
Aimee E. Curtright and Jay Apt

Abstract:
Power produced by utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has fluctuations on both short and long timescales. Power spectral density analysis provides information on the character of these power fluctuations. Examination of the correlation and step size of the power output between several PV sites within a multi-site system allows assessment of geographic diversification for addressing intermittency. Both techniques provide insight into the characteristics of required firm power and / or demand response required to accommodate large-scale PV deployment.

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