Managing dark doldrums in the resilient power system of the future

Managing weather-related extreme events such as dark doldrums (time periods when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining) is particularly important in power systems with high penetrations of wind and solar energy. Companies need to understand the characteristics of these events (e.g., frequency, duration, and location), including any potential future changes, to inform system investment decisions that can mitigate their impacts to ensure a resilient and reliable power system.

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