4 papers
Economic Valuation and Optimal Deployment of Static Synchronous Series Compensators for U.S. Power System Expansion
Wei Ai, Vladimir Dvorkin, Michael T. Craig
Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), particularly Static Synchronous Series Compensators (SSSC), can improve network transfer capability and complement restricted transmission…
Beyond Prime Farmland: Solar Siting Tradeoffs for Cost-Effective Decarbonization
Papa Yaw Owusu-Obeng, Mai Shi, Max Vanatta +1
The feasibility and cost-effectiveness of continued growth in solar photovoltaics are closely tied to siting decisions. But trade-offs between costs and technical potential between…
Optimizing Utility-Scale Solar Siting for Local Economic Benefits and Regional Decarbonization
Papa Yaw Owusu-Obeng, Steven R. Miller, Sarah Banas Mills +1
The Midwest, with its vast agricultural lands, is rapidly emerging as a key region for utility-scale solar expansion. However, traditional power planning has yet to integrate local…
Implications of Zoning Ordinances for Rural Utility-Scale Solar Deployment and Power System Decarbonization in the Great Lakes Region
Papa Yaw Owusu-Obeng, Sarah Banas Mills, Michael T. Craig
Local zoning ordinances across the United States have the impact of restricting development of energy infrastructure, including utility-scale solar photovoltaics. While these ordin…