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Forecasting Solar Irradiance With High-Penetration Distributed Photovoltaics (PV)

The intermittent nature of solar energy using PV requires utilities and independent system operators to adapt their planning, scheduling and operating strategies to maintain grid reliability and get the most value out of installed PV resources. These papers describe projects that use advanced methodologies to forecast high-penetration PV fleet solar energy output, and integrate solar energy forecasts into grid system operations.

May 23, 2023

Enabling the future of solar: Bifacial PV modeling takes center stage in SolarAnywhere API, powered by industry-trusted pvlib models

According to the World Energy Outlook report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global annual solar PV capacity growth is expected to more than quadruple in 2030 to 650 GW. Nearly 50% of the global solar capacity is slated to come from utility-scale...

Case Study: Learn how GivePower® uses SolarAnywhere® to optimize Solar Water Farms for underserved communities

We’re always excited to hear about the projects our SolarAnywhere® clients are working on, but GivePower® is truly inspiring. GivePower® designs and installs life-changing Solar Water Farms that can produce up to 75,000 liters of safe water per day—for up to 20...

Solar Generation Index 2022: Continued P50 underperformance of 7-13% highlights need for accurate data and greater transparency

Despite continued supply chain disruptions in 2022, the U.S. solar industry’s outlook appears strong with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). SEIA and Wood Mackenzie have increased their U.S. solar deployment forecast, expecting the industry to triple...

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