System and methods for improving the accuracy of solar energy and wind energy forecasts for an electric utility grid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10656306
APP PUB NO 20170336534A1
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15600020

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A computer system and method for improving the accuracy of predictions of the amount of renewable energy, such as solar energy and wind energy, available to an electric utility, and/or refine such predictions, by providing improved integration of meteorological forecasts. Coefficient values are calculated for a renewable energy generation model by performing a regression analysis with the forecasted level of renewable energy posted by the utility, forecasted weather conditions and measures of seasonality as explanatory variables. Accuracy is further enhanced through the inclusion of a large number of time series variables that reflect the systematic nature of the energy/weather system. The model also uses the original forecast posted by the system operator as well as variables to control for season.

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THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA620 MICHIGAN AVE NE WASHINGTON DC 20064

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Forbes, Kevin F Silver Spring, US 3 20
Zampelli, Ernest M Ellicot City, US 2 20

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