Using Spatial Data to Inform Renewable Energy Transmission Planning

In order to achieve ambitious decarbonization targets, the electric sector is undergoing a massive expansion or renewable energy, storage, and transmission infrastructure. Modeling methods to identify the least-cost resource mix are well-established. However, spatial modeling and planning methods are still emerging. There is a need to identify high-resolution portfolios of future renewabl generation resources in order to enable the electrical grid modeling necessary to ensure reliability. This presentation will focus on methods developed by Leslie and her research teams, as published in PNAS. We will also explore a case study (California Statewide Integrated Resource Plan) where these methods have been applied.

Speaker: Emily Leslie, Montara Mountain Energy

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