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EirGrid and the System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI) are the transmission system operators (TSOs) for Ireland and Northern Ireland, respectively. Together the Ireland and Northern Ireland power systems constitute a synchronous system with a peak demand of approximately 7 GW. In 2022, approximately 40% of electricity used on the island of Ireland came from…

  In recent decades, the electric power utilities have integrated a sizeable amount of renewable energy source (RES) technologies into the power system. Their generation is inherently variable and not easy to precisely forecast in the medium term. Nonetheless, at small penetrations, the power system can still be operated more or less in a traditional…

  With the growing role of wind energy in our power systems, the challenge of maintaining grid stability becomes increasingly critical. The key to this challenge is advanced and accurate modeling. Models are essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our electric grid as we shift toward more renewable energy sources. Evolution of Wind…

  Seven years ago we at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) sprang into action to help industry understand inverter-based resource risks following the notorious Blue Cut Fire in California in 2016. Since then, I am proud to say that we have poured our hearts and souls into supporting industry as best we could.…

Introduction Offshore wind generation is becoming a mainstream electricity generation source. In Europe, U.S., and Asia-Pacific regions there are ambitious goals for offshore wind. At present, in 2023, the total installed offshore wind capacity exceeds 50 GW. This is a significant amount of generation that is expected to grow rapidly across the world as countries…

  New York state is at the forefront of addressing climate change. A decarbonized electric grid is viewed as a driver to broader economy-wide decarbonization through the electrification of transportation, heating, and industry. To this effect, in 2019, New York passed the Climate Change and Consumer Protection Act, which commits the state to achieve 70%…