Reducing PV project risk (and costs) with better PV modeling

Reducing PV project risk (and costs) with better PV modeling

Skip Dise | Jun 13, 2013

Investment in PV presents unique risks, as the amount of energy a PV system produces is as variable as the weather. Unfortunately, quantifying PV risk can be just as daunting as predicting the weather. Today, researchers have access to more research methods and more...
See for yourself: 2012 was a good year for solar

See for yourself: 2012 was a good year for solar

Adam Kankiewicz | May 2, 2013

Not only was 2012 a record-shattering year for PV system growth in the U.S., it was also a good year for solar power production. Compare our monthly average maps for 2011 and 2012 to see that many locations in the U.S. experienced significantly higher PV energy...
CAISO addresses changing grid infrastructure

CAISO addresses changing grid infrastructure

Skip Dise | Apr 9, 2013

In a recent interview with Fierce Energy, President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Steve Berberich, spoke about where CAISO is headed in 2013. As one of the largest electric grid operators in the United States, CAISO is responsible for...