Comprehensive assessment of COVID-19 impact on Saskatchewan power system operations

Nima Safari; George Price; C. Y. Chung

doi:10.1049/gtd2.12000

Comprehensive assessment of COVID-19 impact on Saskatchewan power system operations

Nima Safari, George Price, C. Y. Chung

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Abstract

This paper presents lessons learned to date during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic from the viewpoint of Saskatchewan power system operations. A load estimation approach is developed to identify how the closures affecting businesses, schools, and other non-critical businesses due to COVID-19 changed the electricity consumption. Furthermore, the impacts of COVID-19 containment measures and re-opening phases on load uncertainty are examined. Changes in CO₂ emissions resulting from an increased proportion of renewable energy generation and the change in load pattern are discussed. In addition, the influence of COVID-19 on the balancing authority's power control performance is investigated. Analyses conducted here are based on data from SaskPower Corporation, which is the principal electric utility in Saskatchewan, Canada. Some recommendations for future power system operation and planning are developed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	164-175
Number of pages	12
Journal	IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1049/gtd2.12000
Publication status	Published - Jan 2021
Externally published	Yes

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Control and Systems Engineering
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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