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Clean Power Research: Solar data solutions to maximize PV project performance
September 1, 2021 PV Magazine Clean Power Research: Solar data solutions to maximize PV project performance
AESP Selected to Lead Innovative Three-Year Educational Training Effort by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
August 19, 2021 Cision PR Newswire The Association of Energy Services Professionals Selected to Lead Innovative...
UAlbany Renewables Researcher Creates Interactive Map for Solar Panel Deployment Across-the U.S.
August 10, 2021 The Ritz Herald UAlbany Renewables Researcher Creates Interactive Map for Solar Panel Deployment...
Research Flags Risks To US Solar Loans From Chronic Underperformance
June 15, 2021 Saur Energy International Research Flags Risks To US Solar Loans From Chronic Underperformance
Western wildfires suppressed solar output in 2020
June 10, 2021 Canary Media Western wildfires suppressed solar output in 2020
Built solar assets are ‘chronically underperforming’ and modules degrading faster than expected, research finds
June 8, 2021 PV Tech Built solar assets are ‘chronically underperforming’ and modules degrading faster than expected,...
Looking at solar energy? NPPD Consultants can assist
June 7, 2021 Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan Looking at solar energy? NPPD Consultants can assist
Optimized solar datasets: Increasing value through the solar pv lifecycle
June 7, 2021 PV Magazine Optimized solar datasets: Increasing value through the solar pv lifecycle
It’s time to start wasting solar energy
December 29, 2020 Quartz It’s time to start wasting solar energy
Further tailoring pvDesign to US standards
December 10,2020 Altenergymag.com Further tailoring pvDesign to US standards
Electric Vehicles are Coming
December 9,2020 Wallowa County Chieftan Electric vehicles are coming
Using Modeling and Simulation to Support Grid Resiliency
Combining modeling and simulation with real-time operating data to support grid resiliency is the basis of the latest DOE Solar Energy and Technologies Office project.
Overbuilding solar at up to 4 times peak load yields a least-cost all-renewables grid
May 15, 2020 PV Magazine Overbuilding solar at up to 4 times peak load yields a least-cost all-renewables grid
Tucson Electric Power Increases Customer Convenience with Personalized Tools
Issue 1 - Spring 2020 Electric Energy Spotlight on the Customer Experience - RMEL Tucson Electric Power Increases...
How Analytics Can Power the Modern Utility
From devices to customers, data analytics is key to keeping critical infrastructure operational.
Groups selected for NYSERDA’s clean energy integration challenge
March 26, 2020 Solar Power World Groups selected for NYSERDA's clean energy integration challenge
First half of 2019 saw sunlight down as much as 10%, grand solar minimum held off in second half
Clean Power Research saw solar generation shift downward from the norm as much as 10% in many U.S. locations in the first half of 2019.
SEPA Announces New Research Advisory Council to Help Facilitate Smart Transition to Clean and Modern Energy Future
January 8, 2020 Smart Electric Power Alliance SEPA Announces New Research Advisory Council to Facilitate Smart...
Austin SHINES: Field study in new power systems design for the renewable era
December 6, 2019 Power Engineering Austin SHINES: Field study in new power systems design for the renewable era
EDD to lead $4.9MM U.S. DOE Project for Resilient DER Integration
November 21, 2019 POWER Magazine EDD to lead $4.9MM U.S. DOE Project for Resilient DER Integration
80 percent renewables is cake – let the extremists argue over the rest
August 14, 2019 PV Magazine 80% renewables is cake – let the extremists argue over the rest
Podcast #15: Marc Perez: Can we capture more sunshine and save big on energy storage?
July 2, 2019 The Freeing Energy Podcast Podcast #15: Marc Perez: Can we capture more sunshine and save big on energy...
California has too much solar power. That might be good for ratepayers
June 5, 2019 Los Angeles Times California has too much solar power. That might be good for ratepayers
Solar energy expert shares blueprint for a carbon-free future in PV-tech power
May 31, 2019 Phys.org Solar energy expert shares blueprint for a carbon-free future in PV-tech power
A radical idea to get a high-renewable electric grid: Build way more solar and wind than needed
May 29, 2019 The Conversation A radical idea to get a high-renewable electric grid: Build way more solar and wind...
Breaking Down Subsidies for Fossil Fuels: How Much Are We Really Spending?
May 23, 2019 Greentech Media Breaking Down Subsidies for Fossil Fuels: How Much Are We Really Spending?
The biggest numbers game in the power sector: Data analytics and the utility community of the future
March 25, 2019 Utility Dive The biggest numbers game in the power sector: Data analytics and the utility community of...
Minnesota study finds it cheaper to curtail solar than to add storage
January 22, 2019 Utility Dive Minnesota study finds it cheaper to curtail solar than to add storage
Minnesota Is on Track to Meet Its Renewable Energy Goals
November 19, 2018 E & E News Climatewire Minnesota Is on Track to Meet Its Renewable Energy Goals
Most of Minnesota’s energy could come from wind, solar by 2050
November 16, 2018 UPI Most of Minnesota's energy could come from wind, solar by 2050
Study says Minnesota can economically reach renewable energy goals by 2050
November 15, 2018 Star Tribune Study says Minnesota can economically reach renewable energy goals by 2050
Overbuilding solar cheaper than seasonal storage and natural gas in Minnesota
November 15, 2018 PV Magazine Overbuilding solar cheaper than seasonal storage and natural gas in Minnesota
Energy Trust Solar program launches PowerClerk upgrade
July 17, 2018 Insider Energy Trust Solar program launches PowerClerk upgrade
As distributed solar expands, can utility system planning keep up?
June 14, 2018 Utility Dive As distributed solar expands, can utility system planning keep up?
How utility-startup mashups are bringing new grid tech to market
February 2, 2018 Greentech Media How Utility-Startup Mashups Are Bringing New Grid Tech to Market
SMUD to utilize DER forecasting software, pitch to other utilities
January 30, 2018 APPA SMUD to utilize DER forecasting software, pitch to other utilities
SMUD Helps Develop DER Planning Software For Utilities
January 19, 2018 Solar Industry SMUD Helps Develop DER Planning Software For Utilities
New WattPlan® Grid Software Said to Offer Fast, Comprehensive DER Modeling, Analytics and Planning
January 19, 2018 Energy Central New WattPlan® Grid Software Said to Offer Fast, Comprehensive DER Modeling, Analytics...
Pricing renewables: Public power puts customers first
January 3, 2018 American Public Power Association Pricing renewables: Public power puts customers first
Orange Button Initiative Takes Aim At Solar Soft Costs
September 26, 2017 Solar Industry Orange Button Initiative Takes Aim At Solar Soft Costs
Maui EV Showcase Highlights EVs, Future Projects
August 16, 2017 MauiNow Maui EV Showcase Highlights EVs, Future Projects
Inside New York REV’s Summer of Pilots, Non-Wires Alternatives, and Behind-the-Meter Frustrations
August 18, 2017 GreentechMedia Inside New York REV’s Summer of Pilots, Non-Wires Alternatives, and Behind-the-Meter...
Austin Energy Seeks to Boost Value With a United Fleet of Solar and Storage
June 21, 2017 GreentechMedia Austin Energy Seeks to Boost Value With a United Fleet of Solar and Storage
US Solar, Power Grid Players Prepare for Landmark Total Solar Eclipse
June 12, 2017 Solar Magazine US Solar, Power Grid Players Prepare for Landmark Total Solar Eclipse
Solar Forecasting-Asset Managers Release New Analytics in Bid to Goose Customers’ Solar Energy Performance, Returns
June 9, 2017 Solar Magazine Solar Forecasting-Asset Managers Release New Analytics in Bid to Goose Customers’ Solar...
GPA study prompts solar firm’s response
May 9, 2017 The Guam Daily Post GPA study prompts solar firm's response
GameChange ships 96 MW mounting system
“The Mid-Atlantic is particularly well-suited for solar development, according to a study by Clean Power Research for the Mid‐Atlantic Solar Energy Industries Association (MSEIA). The researchers found that the total value of solar ranges from $256 per MWh to $318 per MWh, after considering both economic and social benefits of the development. Of the total value, the highest value components are the Market Price Reduction (averaging $55 per MWh) and the Economic Development Value (averaging $44 per MWh), Clean Power found.
Why NARUC wants state regulators to incentivize utility cloud computing
Why NARUC wants state regulators to incentivize utility cloud computing
HECO Offers Online Calculator for Buying EV
November 24, 2016 Big Island Now HECO Offers Online Calculator for Buying EV
Hawaiian Electric Companies offer improved online calculator to help customers decide on buying an electric vehicle
November 21, 2016 Hawaiian Electric Company News Hawaiian Electric Companies offer improved online calculator to help...
Interconnection delays can be costly, but some utilities have found ways to save time and money
Nov. 3, 2016 Utility Dive Interconnection delays can be costly, but some utilities have found ways to save time and...
Tesla – SolarCity merger: A utility’s worst nightmare or sweetest dream?
Oct. 28, 2016 Utility Dive Tesla-SolarCity merger: A utility's worst nightmare or sweetest dream?
US solar groups advance soiling analysis to reduce seasonal risks
October 25, 2016 PV Insider US solar groups advance soiling analysis to reduce seasonal risks
Will utilities fully unlock the value that rate change offers?
September 16, 2016 Utility Dive Will utilities fully unlock the value that rate change offers?
So close, so far – Can Maine put its near-agreement on solar net metering back together again?
August 19, 2016 Utility Dive So close, so far: Can Maine put its near-agreement on solar net metering back together...
EV strategy: Providing service without installing charging stations
American Public Power Association June 16, 2016 EV strategy: Providing service without installing charging stations
Rooftop solar: Net metering is a net benefit
May 23, 2016 Brookings Rooftop solar: Net metering is a net benefit
EPRI to Lead Research to Maximize Solar and Energy Storage Integration
March 26, 2016 T&D World Magazine EPRI to Lead Research to Maximize Solar and Energy Storage Integration
How Maine’s power players are reacting to its pathbreaking new solar proposal
March 24, 2016 Utility Dive How Maine's power players are reacting to its pathbreaking new solar proposal
How Austin Energy Aims to Reach Solar-Plus-Storage Integration at 14 Cents per Kilowatt-Hour
March 21, 2016 Greentech Media How Austin Energy Aims to Reach Solar-Plus-Storage Integration at 14 Cents per...
EPRI to Lead Research to Maximize Solar and Energy Storage Integration
March 16, 2016 Transmission & Distribution World EPRI to Lead Research to Maximize Solar and Energy Storage...
A rational look at the value of solar
February 18, 2016 Utility Dive A rational look at the value of solar
Solving the soft-cost puzzle
January 28, 2016 Greentech Media Solving the soft-cost puzzle
EPRI to Lead Research to Maximize Solar and Energy Storage Integration
January 20, 2016 Greentech Media SunShot Program Seeks to Lower Solar-Plus-Storage Costs to 14 Cents per Kilowatt-Hour
Substantial Savings Possible by Combining EV + Home Solar
December 5, 2015 Cleantechnica Substantial Savings Possible By Combining EV & Home Solar
US Energy Department: US $22.7 million for 23 solar tech projects
November 20, 2015 PV Magazine US Energy Department: US $22.7 million for 23 solar tech projects
Strong Funding for Solar Finance, Technology and Startups Despite Stock Market Carnage
November 19, 2015 Greentech Media Strong Funding for Solar Finance, Technology and Startups Despite Stock Market...
Sunrun and Clean Power Research Receive U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative Award to Develop First Solar Permitting and Interconnection Software Application for Installers
November 17, 2015 PV-Tech DOE continues solar cost-cutting drive with US$22.7m funding round
What do utility customers want? There’s an app for that
November 9, 2015 Utility Dive What do utility customers want? There's an app for that
Clean Power Research Software Has Processed 25,000 Solar Interconnection Applications For Utilities In Five Months
September 29, 2015 Solar Industry Clean Power Research Software Has Processed 25,000 Solar Interconnection...
Is PV + EV Right for Me?
September 23, 2015 Go Solar, California! Newsletter Is PV + EV Right for Me?
NV Energy Cuts Interconnection Application Times By 63%
September 4, 2015 CleanTechnica NV Energy Cuts Interconnection Application Times By 63%
So much solar: Hawaii utilities tempt customers with new tool
July 28, 2015 FierceEnergy So much solar: Hawaii utilities tempt customers with new tool
Hawaiian Electric launches online tool to help solar PV shoppers
July 23, 2015 Pacific Business News Hawaiian Electric launches online tool to help solar PV shoppers
Weather Forecasting Enters a New Era
July 20, 2015 MIT Technology Review Weather Forecasting Enters a New Era
Is Solar Power Right For Me? Utilities Offer Advice With “WattPlan®” App
July 1, 2015 CleanTechnica Is Solar Power Right For Me? Utilities Offer Advice With “WattPlan®” App
What Is the Value of Solar Energy + Storage?
June 29, 2015 Renewable Energy World What Is the Value of Solar Energy + Storage?
How utilities are leveraging new software to help customers go solar
June 25, 2015 Utility Dive How utilities are leveraging new software to help customers go solar
Utilities engaging customers in solar via the web
June 18, 2015 SmartGridNews Utilities engaging customers in solar via the web
West vs. South: Why Orientation Matters
March/April 2015 Solar Today West vs. South: Why Orientation Matters (page 10)
A Bright, Sunny Forecast for the Tennessee Valley
April 24, 2015 cleanenergy.org A Bright, Sunny Forecast for the Tennessee Valley
The bright side of California’s drought: More solar power
April 9, 2015 Grist The bright side of California’s drought: More solar power
Is solar worth $0.33 per kWh? Inside Maine’s valuation debate
March 19, 2015 UtilityDive Is solar worth $0.33 per kWh? Inside Maine's valuation debate
Oregon DOE & Energy Trust of Oregon Recognized for Helping Solar Customers Easily Apply for Incentives & Tax Credits
February 24, 2015 Cascade Business News Oregon DOE & Energy Trust of Oregon Recognized for Helping Solar Customers...
PV Generation Potential for 2014
January/February 2015 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for 2014 (page 29)
PV Generation Potential for August 2014
November/December 2014 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for August 2014 (page 6)
Clean Power Research Lowering Solar Soft Costs by Bringing Interconnection Processes Online
October 30, 2014 CleanTechnica Clean Power Research Lowering Solar Soft Costs by Bringing Interconnection Processes...
Growing Solar Demand Is Straining Interconnection Efforts. This Software Could Help.
October 16, 2014 Greentech Media Growing Solar Demand Is Straining Interconnection Efforts. This Software Could Help.
How utilities can streamline rooftop solar interconnection and cut costs
October 16, 2014 Utility Dive How utilities can streamline rooftop solar interconnection and cut costs
Survey: Utilities Could Do a Much Better Job at Streamlining Solar Interconnection
October 13, 2014 Greentech Media Survey: Utilities Could Do a Much Better Job at Streamlining Solar Interconnection
PV Generation Potential for June and July 2014
September/October 2014 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for June and July 2014 (page 6)
How Sacramento’s public utility is getting in the residential solar business
August 25, 2014 Utility Dive How Sacramento's public utility is getting in the residential solar business
Are VOSTs Needed To End Subsidies To Non-Solar Customers?
August 6, 2014 Clean Technica Are VOSTs Needed To End Subsidies To Non-Solar Customers?
How should utilities value solar?
August 4, 2014 Utility Dive How should utilities value solar?
PV Generation Potential for March 2014 and Understanding Solar Resource Uncertainty
July/August 2014 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for March 2014 and Understanding Solar Resource Uncertainty (page...
PV Generation Potential for January and February 2014
May/June 2014 Solar Today PV Generation Potential Maps for January and February 2014 (page 6)
California electricity grid tests ‘green’ technology
April 12, 2014 The Desert Sun California electricity grid tests ‘green’ technology
Minnesota’s Value of Solar: Can a Northern State’s New Solar Policy Defuse Distributed Generation Battles?
April, 2014 Institute for Local Self-Reliance Minnesota’s Value of Solar: Can a Northern State’s New Solar Policy...
PV Generation Potential for 2013
March/April 2014 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for 2013 (page 6)
Mississippi is the “sunshine state” for the Tennessee Valley Authority
February 19, 2014 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Mississippi is the “sunshine state” for the Tennessee Valley...
Solar Mythbusters #2: Intermittency is a barrier to solar development?
January 30, 2014 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Solar Mythbusters #2: Intermittency is a barrier to solar...
Satellites help power grid keep its balance
January 27, 2014 NASA Energy Innovations Satellites help power grid keep its balance
Minn. tries to put a climate value on rooftop solar
January 2, 2014 Environment & Energy Publishing Utilities: Minn. tries to put a climate value on rooftop solar
PV Generation Potential for October and November 2013
January/February 2014 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for October and November 2013 (page 6)
PV Energy Generation Potential for June 2013
December 24, 2013 Solar Today PV Energy Generation Potential for June 2013
Company taps new Wall Street investors in bid to go beyond tax credits
November 5, 2013 Environment & Energy Publishing Company taps new Wall Street investors in bid to go beyond tax...
Transforming Rooftop Solar From Invisible Threat to Predictable Resource
October 31, 2013 Greentech Media Transforming Rooftop Solar From Invisible Threat to Predictable Resource
How the Department of Energy is Working to Reduce the Cost of Solar by 75 Percent
October 24, 2013 ClimateProgress How the Department of Energy is Working to Reduce the Cost of Solar by 75 Percent
From Mind to Marketplace: SunShot Incubator’s Latest Protégés Get to Work
October 22, 2013 Energy.gov - Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy From Mind to Marketplace: SunShot...
Solar Power to the People: The Rise of Rooftop Solar Among the Middle Class
October 21, 2013 Center for American Progress Solar Power to the People: The Rise of Rooftop Solar Among the Middle...
Historical PV Generation Potential for March
July/August Solar Today Historical PV Generation Potential for March
In wake of Solyndra debacle, U.S. industry sees chance to go from niche to mainstream
May 13, 2013 E&E News In wake of Solyndra debacle, U.S. industry sees chance to go from niche to mainstream
Growth of Distributed Electricity Systems on Verge of Transforming Utility System
May 2, 2013 Princeton School of Engineering & Applied Science News Growth of Distributed Electricity Systems on...
PV Generation Potential for January and February
May/June 2013 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for January and February (page 6)
PV Generation Potential for December 2012 and 2012 Monthly Average
April 2013 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for December 2012 and 2012 Monthly Average (page 6)
Austin Energy’s Value of Solar Tariff: Could It Work Anywhere Else?
March 8, 2013 Greentech Media Austin Energy's Value of Solar Tariff: Could It Work Anywhere Else?
PV Generation Potential for November and Comparison of Tilted vs. Flat-Mount PV
March 2013 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for November and Comparison of Tilted vs. Flat-Mount PV (page 8)
Net Metering Debate Rages On Despite Calls For Calm
February 14, 2013 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Net Metering Debate Rages On Despite Calls For Calm
Value Of Solar Tariffs — The Way To Go?
February 10, 2013 CleanTechnica Value Of Solar Tariffs — The Way To Go?
PV Generation Potential for October 2012 and Effects of Hurricane Sandy
January/February 2013 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for October 2012 and Effects of Hurricane Sandy (page 8)
Why a Smart FiT is Smart Policy
January/February 2013 Solar Today Why a Smart FiT is Smart Policy (page 14)
PV Generation Potential for September 2012
January 9, 2013 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for September 2012
Study Finds Solar A Bargain for New Jersey and Pennsylvania
January 1, 2013 Electrical Contractor Study Finds Solar A Bargain for New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Cloud Forecasting Could Improve Outlook for Solar Power
December 19, 2012 Midwest Energy News Cloud Forecasting Could Improve Outlook for Solar Power
LADWP solar incentive apps increase 400%
December 10, 2012 FierceEnergy LADWP solar incentive apps increase 400%
PV Generation Potential for July and August 2012
November/December 2012 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for July and August 2012 (page 6)
NREL Releases Updated U.S. Solar Radiation Database
November 28, 2012 Solar Industry Magazine NREL Releases Updated U.S. Solar Radiation Database
PV Software Cuts Costs
November 26, 2012 Solar Novus Today PV Software Cuts Costs
NJ’s, PA’s SREC Markets Make Solar a Good Value for Ratepayers
November 6, 2012 CleanEnergyAuthority.com NJ’s, PA’s SREC Markets Make Solar a Good Value for Ratepayers
DECK Monitoring Incorporates SolarAnywhere SystemCheck
October 24, 2012 Solar Industry Magazine DECK Monitoring Incorporates SolarAnywhere SystemCheck
Third-Party Solar Ownership, Monitoring Residential Rooftops, and Herding Cats
October 17, 2012 Greentech Media Third-Party Solar Ownership, Monitoring Residential Rooftops, and Herding Cats
The Economics of Installing Solar
September 17, 2012 The Wall Street Journal The Economics of Installing Solar
PV Generation Potential for May and June 2012
September 2012 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for May and June 2012 (page 8)
Can a “Value of Solar Tariff” Replace Net Energy Metering?
August 24, 2012 Greentech Media Can a “Value of Solar Tariff” Replace Net Energy Metering?
PV Generation Potential for April 2012 and 2011 Monthly Average
July/August 2012 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for April 2012 and 2011 Monthly Average (page 8)
What Solar and Offshore Wind Can Do Together
June 15, 2012 Greentech Media What Solar and Offshore Wind Can Do Together
6 ways software rules the clean power economy
June 8, 2012 GigaOm 6 ways software rules the clean power economy
PV Generation Potential and NREL TMY3 Maps for March 2012
June 2012 Solar Today PV Generation Potential and NREL TMY3 Maps for March 2012
PV Fleet Management
May 18, 2012 AltEnergyMag PV Fleet Management
Clean Power Research launches tool for analyzing solar irradiation
May 17, 2012 PV Magazine Clean Power Research launches tool for analyzing solar irradiation
Predicting Solar Power via Satellite and Software
May 15, 2012 Greentech Media Predicting Solar Power via Satellite and Software
Clean Power Research Introduces SolarAnywhere FleetView
May 15, 2012 Solar Industry Clean Power Research Introduces SolarAnywhere FleetView
Software Helps Solve PV Fleet Management Challenges
May 15, 2012 Solar Power World Software Helps Solve PV Fleet Management Challenges
PV Generation Potential for January and February 2012
May 2012 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for January and February 2012
PV Generation Potential for November and December 2011
March/April 2012 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for November and December 2011
Firm gets grant to study solar energy
March 19, 2012 Napa Valley Register Firm gets grant to study solar energy
Tom Hoff on PV fleet simulation technology
March 14, 2012 Smart Grid Update Tom Hoff on PV fleet simulation technology
PV Intelligence Brief – Clean Power Research Awarded Grant
March 13, 2012 PV Insider PV Intelligence Brief – Clean Power Research Awarded Grant
Clean Power Research to Study Solar Variability with New CPUC Grant
March 13, 2012 Solar Industry Clean Power Research to Study Solar Variability with New CPUC Grant
PV Generation Potential for September and October 2011
Jan/Feb 2012 Solar Today PV Generation Potential for September and October 2011
Solar Resource Variability: Myth and Fact
Sep/Oct 2011 Solar Today Solar Resource Variability: Myth and Fact
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Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act part 2: Strategies for electric utilities to effectively scale DER adoption
This is part 2 of a 2-part blog. In Part 1, we discussed the challenges and impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on utilities and energy agencies. In Part 2, we’ll share utility best practices to meet increased DER program demands and demonstrate how Clean Power...
How utilities can forecast DER impact by leveraging customer insights, operational data and data analytics
Utilities must meet consumer demand with reliable supply amongst changing consumer habits. The DER tidal wave is on its way, powered by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), aggressive state, federal and utility emission reduction goals, and growing customer interest in...