Accomodating wind power variability by real-time adjustment of controllable loads

This paper describes an alternative means of accommodating the variability of wind power production. Current approaches all focus on either real-time adjustment of other generation, curtailing wind power production, storing excess wind generation in pumped hydro or similar storage facilities, or by on/off curtailment of loads. Except for on/off curtailment the load variability is accepted and the generation adjusted in real-time to balance generation and load in the grid and maintain frequency regulation.