Workshop on Wind Forecasting Applications to Utility Planning and Operations
February 10-11, 2010 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Co-sponsored by the Utility Wind Integration Group and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Agenda
Please note that the Cancellation Policy has been amended due to weather conditions in the US. We will refund conference fees less a $200 cancellation charge. Please send e-mail to info@uwig.org for details
This multi-day workshop will be held at the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, beginning on Wednesday morning, February 10 and ending at 3 pm Thursday, February 11. The primary audience for the workshop are participants in the UWIG Operating Impacts and Integration Study User Group, as well as other UWIG members. The workshop is open to UWIG members and invited guests and the attendance will be limited to facilitate discussion amongst the participants.
This workshop is intended for utility and wind industry personnel associated with producing and using wind plant output forecasts for power system operation. The workshop purposes are to:
- Explore the practical aspects of the use of wind forecasting models to the scheduling and operation of power systems
- Develop a better understanding of next generation wind forecasting requirements and possibilities in the hour-ahead and day-ahead time frames
- Develop a better understanding of operations planning requirements
- Continue an ongoing dialog between the wind forecasting research, development, applications and user communities.
The workshop format will be in the form of a series of panels, with focused presentations and opportunity for extensive dialog among the panelists and the participants. Participants will be encouraged to review the agenda and provide any questions or discussion topics you would like to see explored to Charlie Smith and Brian Parsons beforehand so that the panelists can be better prepared (send to info@uwig.org). Participants will also be encouraged to ask questions during the workshop.
Workshop topics will cover
- Role of Forecasting in Identification of Reserve Requirements
- Wind Forecasting Requirements
- Wind Forecasting R&D Activities
- Government Role in Wind Forecasting R&D
- Integrating Forecasting into Market Operation
- Integrating Forecasting into the EMS and Control Center
Location and Accommodations
The workshop will take place at the
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Boulevard
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-843-6300 or 800-237-2133
The Hotel Albuquerque is sold out. Rooms are available at this hotel, which is a few blocks' walk away:
Best Western Rio Grande Inn
1015 Rio Grande Boulevard NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
800-959-4726 or 505-843-9500
You can also book via their web site. Please request the UWIG rate of $81 plus all applicable taxes. The hotel will provide a complimentary shuttle to the Hotel Albuquerque.
Registration
Registration for this event will be limited with registration priority for employees of UWIG member organizations and invited guests.
To get the link to online registration, send e-mail to info@uwig.org
Registration costs are as follows:
$495 - workshop registrants
$350 - speakers
To register, contact:
Sandy Smith
UWIG Conference & Communications Coordinator
Phone: (865) 218-4600, ext. 6141
Fax: (865) 218-8999
E-mail: sandy@uwig.org
Cancellations and Refunds
All requests for refunds must be submitted to UWIG in writing. Refunds may not be processed until after the event.
- Requests received by February 4, 2010 - receive refund less $50 administrative fee
- Requests received after February 4 - receive refund less $200 administrative fee