This paper uses a production-cost/reliability model to analyze the reliability of several wind sites in the state of Minnesota. The analysis finds that the use of a model with traditional reliability measures does not produce consistent, robust results. An approach based on fuzzy set theory is applied in this paper, with improved results. Using such a model, we find that system reliability can be optimized with a mix of disperse wind sites.
Milligan, M. R.; Artig, R.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Siting Considerations
Minnesota
Technical Report