Heather Van Schoiack | Dec 8, 2009
This presentation describes methods for evaluating the power output variability of PV fleets, and how that information is useful for utilities in the planning and operation of distributed PV. The research was presented at PowerGen International in Dec. 2009. Download...
Heather Van Schoiack | May 8, 2009
This paper presents a new approach to rigorously quantify power output variability from a fleet of PV systems, ranging from a single central station to a set of distributed PV systems. Download PDF >>>
Heather Van Schoiack | Nov 7, 2008
This presentation describes how measured data was used to evaluate the potential of PV to satisfy the electrical needs of New York City (NYC) during peak load conditions. The study concluded that 2 GW of PV would have been well-matched to NYC’s electrical needs on...
Heather Van Schoiack | Feb 7, 2004
This paper validates the Clean Power Estimator obstruction analysis algorithm based on results produced by the Solar Pathfinder™. Download PDF >>>
Heather Van Schoiack | Jun 7, 2003
This paper describes and validates a simple PV simulation model capable of predicting average PV output as a function of array geometry (slope and azimuth) and location. Download PDF >>>
