Data and Resources
This page provides links to wind and system load datasets as well as links to background information about wind-systems-integration-related topics.
Background Information About Wind Systems Integration 
This page explains how power is balanced in the electricity grid and how various energy sources contribute to the U.S. generation mix. The page then explains how wind energy operates and is managed on the grid.
Canadian Electric System Data
You can now obtain system generator output data from the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator and generation and load data from Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO). You can also get AESO archived hourly data — you will need to click the "Historical" link at the upper left corner to open the data query page to make selection and download.
Eastern Wind Dataset
A primary task of the Eastern Wind Integration and Transmission Study is to develop a dataset of three years of modeled time-series wind speed and power output that can be used to evaluate the power system impacts and transmission associated with increasing wind penetration to 20% and 30% on most of the eastern interconnect. This dataset was designed to help energy professionals perform wind integration studies, compare potential wind sites spatially and temporally, and estimate power production from hypothetical wind plants.
Energy Storage and Wind Power
Information addresses energy storage and how storing energy relates to wind energy as a variable resource on the electricity grid.
ERCOT Data
You can obtain Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) system load and wind data by making your request to ERCOT. Through the ERCOT Web site, you will access a form that you must fill out and submit to ERCOT for the data you are seeking.
Technical Review Committee Principles for Integration Studies
Working with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Utility Wind Integration Group has issued a set of principles for Technical Review Committee participation in wind integration studies.
Western Wind Dataset
A primary task of the Western Wind and Solar Integration Study is to produce a comprehensive dataset that could be used to model the build-out of potential wind plants in the western United States. The Western Wind Dataset will be the basis for assessing the operating impacts and mitigation options due to the variability and uncertainty of wind power on the utility grids. This dataset was designed to help energy professionals perform wind integration studies, compare potential wind sites spatially and temporally, and estimate power production from hypothetical wind plants.
Xcel Wind Farm Data
Access selected Xcel wind farm data by signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Xcel. To obtain access, researchers will need to send a short research proposal (abstract) to Yih-huei Wan at NREL for review and approval and request a copy of the NDA. After Xcel notifies NREL about the execution of the NDA, NREL can work with the researcher about transmitting the data.
