Capacity Value of Solar Power
Evaluating the capacity value of renewable energy sources can pose significant challenges due to their variable and uncertain nature. In this paper the capacity value of solar power is investigated. Solar capacity value metrics and their associated calculation methodologies are reviewed and several solar capacity studies are summarized. The differences between wind and solar power are examined, the economic importance of solar capacity value is discussed and other assessments and recommendations are presented.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1067963
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-88284; TE1101000
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, July 22-26, 2012, San Diego, California
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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