Application of Short-Term Scheduling to Photovoltaic-Utility Grid

Abstract

Among alternatives that are investigated for the generation of electricity are a number of unconventional sources including solar and wind energy. In many parts of the globe, photovoltaic (PV) systems are considered as a viable alternative for generating electricity. In recent decades, PV has found its first commercial use in space; as hardware costs decline, terrestrial applications of PV would become more economical and perhaps more viable for applications to bulk power generation. Achieving this goal would require GENCOs to evaluate the PV’s impact on peak load shaving, expansion planning, and backup generating capacity to ensure a reliable supply of electricity.