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A New Era in Wind Management: Nuclear Bows Down to Wind

Understand how nuclear plants will continue to adjust output in response to wind generation & congestion


Nuclear plants in the PJM power market traditionally operate at baseload levels, with derates typically seen only in response to equipment failures. Recently, however, some nuclear units within PJM have been flexible, varying their output in an effort to better follow the necessities of the grid. With increasing intermittent generation, especially from wind and solar, some nuclear plants have been forced to load-follow in instances where there is an influx of generation on the network.

The Byron Nuclear Plant (2.3 GW) in Byron, IL
The Byron Nuclear Plant (2.3 GW) in Byron, IL. Click to enlarge

In this complimentary analyst insight report, Genscape examines the case of the Byron Nuclear Plant (2.3 GW) in Byron, IL, and details how the intermittent production of wind and solar is forcing nuclear generation at the plant to shift its traditional operations in the interests of the grid.

In this analyst insight report, you will:

  • Understand how increasing generation from intermittent sources, such as wind and solar, is impacting the grid
  • Examine the Byron Nuclear Plant's reaction to increasing wind and solar generation on the grid
  • Learn the key factors explaining recent activity at the Byron Nuclear Plant
  • Find out whether Genscape expects these recent activities to become wider-spread trends

This analyst insight report is an excerpt from Genscape's Monthly PJM Power Market Outlook, which provides transparency into the supply stack with key weather and demand information to help clients anticipate price scenarios looking out a month. Click here to learn more about Genscape's Monthly Power Market Outlooks.

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