Improving Solar and Wind Power Integration in the U.S. Grid
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator manages a high-voltage electricity network spanning from Manitoba to Louisiana, serving 45 million users. This vast operation requires maintaining a balance between the energy generated and the demand across its regions. The traditional reliance on coal and natural gas power plants is changing. For example, wind farms in Iowa now generate over 6