Publication
7 Nov 2012
This report focuses on the concentration of wind power projects within competitive power markets managed by regional transmission operators (RTOs), which has resulted in several concerns expressed by power generators and other market participants. Three specific concerns explored in this report include: (1) How might wind power affect wholesale market clearing prices? (2) Does wind power contribute to negative wholesale power price events? and (3) Does wind power impact electric system reliability?
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Author | Phillip Brown |
Series | US Congressional Research Service Reports |
Publisher | Congressional Research Service (CRS) |