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Reports & publications

The following reports and publications completed by students, staff, or in partnership with NAU.

2014 Accordion Closed

  • “Jemez Pueblo Solar Power Study” Thomas Acker. Stan Atcitty. Nader Vadiee. 2014
  • “Solar Power Variations in the Regulation and Sub-Regulation Time Frames” Thomas Acker, David Willy, Ronald Flood. 2014
  • “Comparison of Solar Irradiance Smoothing Using a 45-Sensor Network and the Wavelet Variability Model” Ana Dyreson. Eric Morgan. Sam Monger. Thomas Acker. 2014.
  • “Wind Energy Modeling for Residential-Scale Wind Power and Sensitivity of Economic Valuation to Errors in Wind Speed Estimates” Teuku Indra. Dominique Bain. Thomas Acker. 2014
  • “Natural Variability of Irradiance and Power – Simple Variability Metrics for Photovoltaic Power Plants” David M. Willy. Thomas Acker. Ronald Flood. 2014.
  • “Dead Band Method for Solar Irradiance and Power Ramp Detection Algorithms” David Willy. Ana Dyreson. Thomas Acker. Eric Morgan. Ronald Flood. 2014
  • “Revised Draft: Practical Experience with a Mobile Methanol Synthesis Device” Eric Morgan. Tom Acker. 2014
  • “Arizona Wind and Solar Status Report 2013” Poster. Cara Corbin. Robert Douglass. Karin Wadsack. 2014
  • “Best Practices in Land Use Management for Wind Development in the Western United States” Poster. Candice Giffin. Kelsey Morales. Devon Martindale. Karin Wadsack. 2014.
  • “Combining Wind & Solar Resources in Northern Arizona: Correlation and Variability Analysis” Ana Dyreson. Sam Monger. Eric Morgan. Thomas Acker. 2014
  • “Keys to Success: the Arizona Wind for Schools Experience.” Karin Wadsack. Marilla Lamb. 2014.

2013 Accordion Closed

“The Future of Electricity: Embracing Transition,” Thomas L. Acker, 2013

2012 Accordion Closed

  • “Arizona Wind and Solar Development Status Report” Karin Wadsack, Kevin Ordean, Cara Corbinmeyer. 2012
  • “Integration of Wind and Hydropower Systems: Results of IEA Wind Task 24,” Thomas L. Acker, Andre Robitaille, Hannele Holttinen, Marian Piekutowski, and John Olav Tande. 2012
  • “Prescott Airport Solar Facility Solar Variability Study” Ronald K. Flood, Thomas L. Acker, David Willy, Jeff Lerner, Amy Vandervoort. 2012
  • “Wind Integration Impacts on Hydropower and System Balancing Operations in the Grant County PUD,” Thomas Acker, Jason T. Buechler, Keith Knitter, Kevin J. Conway, Rod Noteboom, 2012
  • “Western Wind and Solar Integration Study: Hydropower Analysis,” Thomas L. Acker, Carson Pete 2012

2011 Accordion Closed

  • “Analysis of Wind Energy Data in Arizona” Matt Smith, Thomas L. Acker. 2011
  • “Benefits of Pumped Storage Hydro Use in the West Poster” Carson Pete, Thomas L. Acker, G. A. Jordan, D. A. Harpman. 2011
  • “Comparison Of The Actual And Predicted Wind Energy Production Of A Wind Turbine Using WindPro And WAsP Software” Arshiya Hoseyni Chime, Thomas L. Acker. 2011
  • “Hydroelectric Industry’s Role in Integrating Wind Energy,” Thomas L. Acker, 2011
  • “Hydrogeneration Representation In Production Cost Modeling Of Long-Term Transmission Studies” Christie Dennis. 2011
  • “IEA Wind Task 24 Integration of Wind and Hydropower Systems Volume 1: Issues, Impacts, and Economics of Wind and Hydropower Integration” Acker, T. 2011
  • “IEA Wind Task 24 Integration of Wind and Hydropower Systems Volume 2: Participant Case Studies” Acker, T. 2011
  • “Improving Hydrogeneration Representation in a Production Cost Model Used for Long-Term Transmission Studies in the Western Interconnection,” Christie M. Dennis, Robert C. Walish, Heidi M. Pacini, Tom Chisholm, Tom Acker, 2011
  • “Wind for Schools: A Cornerstone for Sustainable Energy Education” Karin Wadsack, William Auberle. 2011
  • “Wind Modeling using WindPro and WAsP Software” Dr. Tom Acker, Arshiya Hoseyni. 2011

2010 Accordion Closed

  • “A Comparative Wind Energy Investigation Using Wind Modeling Software And Experimental Data At Flagstaff, Arizona” Arshiya Hoseyni Chime. 2010
  • “A Comparative Wind Investigation Using Mesoscale Numerical Predictions and Experimental Data at Aubrey Cliffs, Arizona Poster” Earl P. N. Duque, Mike Barton, Thomas L. Acker. 2010
  • “A Comparative Wind Investigation Using Mesoscale Numerical Predictions And Experimental Data At Aubrey Cliffs, Arizona” Michael S. Barton. 2010
  • “A Methodology For Comprehensive Characterization Of Errors In Wind Power Forecasting” Mark F. Bielecki, Jason J. Kemper, Thomas L. Acker. 2010
  • “Adaptable Wind-Powered Filtration System For Rural Water Treatment” John Campbell. 2010
  • “Flagstaff Homes: Energy Saving Alternatives Analysis” Taylor D. Lang, Thomas L. Acker. 2010
  • “Implications on Hydropower from Large-Scale Integration of Wind and Solar” Carson M. Pete, Thomas L. Acker, Gary Jordan. 2010
  • “Modeling Economic and Environmental Impacts of Wind Development in Arizona” Wadsack, K. and Acker, T. 2010
  • “Modeling Of Wind Power Production Forecast Errors For Wind Integration Studies” Jason J. Kemper, Mark F. Bielecki, Thomas L. Acker. 2010
  • “Policy Solutions for Increasing Economic Impacts of Wind Development in Arizona” Wadsack, K., and Acker, T. 2010
  • “Statistical Characterization Of Errors In Wind Power Forecasting” Mark F. Bielecki. 2010
  • “Statistical Characterization Of Errors In Wind Power Forecasting Poster” Mark F. Bielecki, Jason J. Kemper, Thomas L. Acker. 2010
  • “Western Wind And Solar Integration Study Hydropower Analysis: Benefits Of Hydropower In Large-Scale Integration Of Renewables In The Western United States” Carson M. Pete, Gary Jordan, Thomas L. Acker, David A. Harpman. 2010
  • “Western Wind and Solar Integration Study: Hydropower Analysis” Acker, T., and Pete, C. 2010
  • “Wind-Powered Desalination: An Appraisal of Saline Groundwater in the U.S.” James Androwski, Abraham Springer, Thomas Acker, and Mark Manone, 2010

2009 Accordion Closed

  • “Arizona Wind Development Status Report” Karin Wadsack. 2009
  • “Grant County PUD Integration Study” Thomas L. Acker, Jason Buechler, Kevin Conway, Keith Knitter. 2009
  • “Integration of Wind and Hydropower Generation in America” Mark F. Bielecki, Jason J. Kemper, Thomas L. Acker. 2009
  • “Integration of Wind and Hydropower Systems: Simplified Modeling” Kurt Olsen, Thomas L. Acker. 2009

2008 Accordion Closed

“Estimating the Economic Benefits of Wind Energy Projects Using Monte Carlo Simulation with Economic Input/Output Analysis,” Susan Williams, Thomas Acker, Marshall Goldberg, and Megan Greve, 2008

2007 Accordion Closed

  • “Arizona Public Service Wind Integration Cost Impact Study” Acker, T. 2007
  • Presentation: GeoPowering the West
  • Wilcox Greenhouse: Geothermal Augmentation
  • Presentation for the Geothermal Working Group
  • Deep Geothermal Power Potential for Arizona