talk 2014 spring
Modeling power system grid integration challenges and solutions with the SWITCH model: Cheap solar is great, but what do you do with it?
Dr. Jimmy Nelson
1:00PM-2:00PM, Feb 28, 2014, B110 Blum Center
In this talk, Dr. James Nelson, recently graduated from the Energy and Resources Group and now with the Union of Concerned Scientists, will talk about the challenges of integrating renewable energy such as solar into a reliable electricity system. Beyond manufacturing innovation in making solar PV cheaper, issues in storage, economics, policy, and regulatory framework are eqaully important factors for a reliable low-carbon electricity grid.
Dr. Nelson talks about the impact of SunShot solar PV deployment on the western part of the U.S. electricity grid.
The 3rd generation organizing committee of the PV Idea Lab: Danny Hellebusch, Anna Goldstein, Andy Zheng.
Paper: SunShot Solar Power Reduces Costs and Uncertainty in Future Low-Carbon Electricity Systems
An innovation-focused roadmap for a sustainable global photovoltaic industry
Dr. Kammen's interview "Big solar and renewable energy in the age of fracking" on OnPoint with Tom Ashbrook (Feb 19, 2014)
