Wind Forecasting Applications to Utility Planning and Operations

February 21-22, 2008 - St. Paul, Minnesota

Co-sponsored by the Utility Wind Integration Group and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Please Note That This Event Has Sold Out - contact info@uwig.org for more information

This one and a half day workshop will be held at The St. Paul Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota, beginning on Thursday morning and ending at noon Friday, February 21-22. The primary audience for the workshop is 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 50 persons.

The purpose of the workshop is twofold: to enable a better understanding of the use of mesoscale weather models for wind forecasting applications for power system planning and operations; and to provide a better understanding of the power system planning and operations requirements. The workshop is intended to be a two-way dialog between the mesoscale modelers, and power system planning and operations personnel and their consultants.

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 (forthcoming) beforehand 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 are also welcome to ask questions during the workshop.

Workshop topics include

• Wind Integration Forecasting Requirements
• The Basic Physics of Mesoscale Models
• Converting Mesoscale Model Output to Wind Plant Output Forecasts
• Using Weather Model Data in Planning Applications
• Integration of Forecast Data into Utility Operations Planning Tools
• Forecasting for Operations Planning
• ISO/TSO Experiences with Forecasting
• Integrating Weather Forecasts with EMS/SCADA Software

Download the workshop agenda (Adobe Acrobat document)

Location and Accommodations

The workshop will take place at The Saint Paul Hotel. Located in downtown St. Paul and a member of Historic Hotels of America, The Saint Paul Hotel combines turn-of-the-century beauty with modern convenience and amenities. Individuals are responsible for their own room reservations. You should contact:

The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
(800) 292-9292 or 651-292-9292

When making reservations, refer to the Utility Wind Integration Group or group code 434560 to receive the group rate of $172/night plus applicable taxes. Please note that the group block will expire on February 1.

Registration

This event has sold out. To be placed on our mailing list for future events, please contact:

Sandy Smith
UWIG Communications Coordinator
Phone: (865) 691-5540, ext. 141
Fax: (865) 691-5046
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 14, 2008- receive refund less $75 administrative fee
• Requests received by February 19, 2007- receive refund less $200 administrative fee
• Unless there are extreme circumstances, no refunds will be made for cancellations received after February 19 or for no-shows
• Registrants who have not paid by February 19 will need to make arrangements to pay in advance via credit card or risk having their registrations canceled

Credit for Attendance

1.2 Continuing Education Units will be awarded to workshop attendees upon request.