Science of the Electric Grid – Data Set

Summary

Students analyze real electricity generation patterns across multiple energy sources, examining variability, dispatchable resources, and grid balancing. They evaluate how solar peaks, wind variability, and flexible generation interact to maintain reliability.

The activity introduces students to grid management challenges such as renewable variability and real-time demand balancing.

Extend learning with the High School Reading on grid management or the Energy Transformations lesson for additional system analysis. This activity is part of the complete Science of the Electric Grid lesson.