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Solar Deployment System (SolarDS) Model: Documentation and Sample Results
Denholm, P.; Drury, E.; Margolis, R. - 2009
The Solar Deployment System (SolarDS) model is a bottom-up, market penetration model that simulates the potential … developed SolarDS to examine the market competitiveness of PV based on regional solar resources, capital costs, electricity …, a PV market share calculator, and a regional aggregator. The model simulates a variety of installed PV capacity for a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009436567
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Economic analysis of PV hybrid power system: Pinnacles National Monument
Rosenthal, A.; Durand, S.; Thomas, M.; Post, H. - 2009
PV hybrid electric power systems can offer an economically competitive alternative to engine generator (genset) systems in many off-grid applications. Besides the obvious `green` advantages of producing less noise and emissions, the PV hybrid can, in some cases, offer a lower life-cycle cost...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009436283
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A Market Assessment of Residential Grid-Tied PV Systems in Colorado: Executive Summary
Farhar, B.; Coburn, T. - 2008
be subsidized. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and OEC partnered to conduct a market assessment for GPV … technology in Colorado. The study encompassed both qualitative and quantitative phases. The market assessment concluded that a … market for residential GPV systems exists in Colorado today. That market is substantial enough for companies to successfully …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435723
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Do Heat Pump Clothes Dryers Make Sense for the U.S. Market
Meyers, Steve; Franco, Victor; Lekov, Alex; Thompson, Lisa - 2011
evaluates the cost-effectiveness of HPCDs in American homes, as well as the national impact analysis for different market share …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437418
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Phase II - photovoltaics for utility scale applications (PVUSA). Quarterly technical report, First quarter 1996
2008
This is the first of three planned quarterly Technical Reports of 1996 system performance and major project activities. The final quarter will be discussed in the 1996 Progress Report. Activity for the PVUSA project was curtailed considerably, pending resolution of the transfer of management to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435520
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Integrating photovoltaics into utility distribution systems
Zaininger, H.W.; Barnes, P.R. - 2009
Electric utility distribution system impacts associated with the integration of distributed photovoltaic (PV) energy sources vary from site to site and utility to utility. The objective of this paper is to examine several utility- and site-specific conditions which may affect economic viability...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009436008
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PVUSA model technical specification for a turnkey photovoltaic power system
Dows, R.N.; Gough, E.J. - 2009
One of the five objectives of PVUSA is to offer U.S. utilities hands-on experience in designing, procuring, and operating PV systems. The procurement process included the development of a detailed set of technical requirements for a PV system. PVUSA embodied its requirements in a technical...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009436425
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Estimating the environmental and economic effects of widespread residential PV adoption using GIS and NEMS
Marnay, C.; Richey, R.C.; Mahler, S.A. - 2009
This paper describes a study of the national effects of widespread adoption of grid-connected residential rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems. A Geographic Information System (GIS) model is used to estimate potential PV system adoption and PV electricity generation and the National Energy Modeling...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435672
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Removing Barriers to Utility Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters
Gonzalez, S.; Bonn, R.H.; Ginn, J.W. - 2008
photovoltaic (UIPV) inverters. Government-sponsored programs (PVMaT, PVBONUS) and competition among utility interconnected inverter …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435722
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Overview of PV balance-of-systems technology: Experience and guidelines for utility ties in the United States of America
Bower, W.; Whitaker, C. - 2009
The U.S. National Photovoltaic Program began in 1975 by supporting the development of terrestrial PV modules and hardware associated with grid-connected PV systems. Early PV-system demonstration programs were also supported and cost shared by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). A wide variety...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009436277