Impact of high penetration of wind on power system operations

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) currently has approximately 700 MW of wind plant in operation with close to 8,000 MW at various stages of development in the interconnection queue. The 8,000 MW includes approximately 1,200 MW off-shore wind and it expected that another 500 MW should be in service by the summer of 2009. In 2004, the NYISO studied the impact of the 3,300 MW of potential wind generation. The potential is now much greater. NYISO has initiated several actions in response to this increased potential: • Implemented a performance tracking system for existing wind plants. • Implemented a centralized forecasting process for wind plant output. • Developing in conjunction with stakeholders a wind energy management proposal. • Updating the original study for wind generation potential by studying installed wind plants ranging from 3,500 to 8,000 MW. • Participating in and following Regional and National wind study initiatives.