Grid Manager, US Offshore Mainstream Renewable Power, New York
Presentation Description: To achieve clean energy goals while developing a reliable power grid to meet the expanding electrical loads of the future, offshore wind industry entities including grid authorities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), developers and consultants will need to work together to mitigate many grid risks.
This presentation will address three of the major grid risks facing the offshore wind industry, while asking audience participants to brainstorm possible mitigation solutions and opportunities including:
1. Transmission Build Timing Risks: How do we make sure required onshore and offshore transmission upgrades begin well in advance of offshore wind development? What is the most cost effective way to build a reliable and redundant transmission backbone?
2. Interconnection Request Risks: How can electrical simulation studies be completed in a timely and cost effective way utilizing the limited resources currently available from OEMs, consultants and developers? How can grid authorities standardize acceptance criteria to simplify and streamline interconnection approvals?
3. OEM Capability Risks: What offshore wind turbine and equipment capabilities are required to develop a reliable grid of the future? With synchronous generation being retired, when will fast frequency inertial response, grid forming and other capabilities be required? How do we prepare as an industry to have the proper capabilities available when they are needed in the coming years?
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand what industry activities and advocacy is needed to address:
1. Transmission Build Timing Risks
2. Interconnection Request Risks
3. OEM Capability Risks
This brainstorming session will provide a roadmap to how ACP members can work together to address the top grid risks facing the industry.
