A grid integration study, also referred to as a grid impact study, is an analysis that gives policymakers, regulators, system operators and others the ability and confidence to plan for greater shares of renewable energy in the power system.
Grid integration studies play a crucial role in clean power decision making, as they ask and answer important technical and power system operations questions and build buy-in through in depth stakeholder engagement. Plenty of smart practices and resources for conducting grid integration studies exist, which can help you and your colleagues prepare for, coordinate, execute and communicate the results of an effective study.