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View article: HYPSTAT (Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Transmission Analysis Tool) [SWR-23-04]
HYPSTAT (Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Transmission Analysis Tool) [SWR-23-04] Open
The Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Transmission Analysis Tool (HYPSTAT) is a modeling framework developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to support the analysis of hydrogen systems. HYPSTAT focuses on key components …
View article: Solar Energy Zone Market Analysis for the Afton Region of New Mexico
Solar Energy Zone Market Analysis for the Afton Region of New Mexico Open
This report examines the commercial viability of the Afton solar energy zone (SEZ) in southern New Mexico based on market conditions in 2022. The Bureau of Land Management may designate a SEZ on federal land to expedite environmental revie…
View article: Data Analytics for Residential PV from Permit to Interconnect (Final Technical Report)
Data Analytics for Residential PV from Permit to Interconnect (Final Technical Report) Open
The main objective of this research is to provide novel insights into the effects of permitting, inspection, and interconnection (PII) processes on PV system installations—and in particular, into the relationship between PII processes and …
View article: Residential Solar Adoption Timelines and Impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Residential Solar Adoption Timelines and Impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
In this study we evaluate PII and other PV adoption timelines from 2017-2021. We use project-level data collected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for the Solar Time-Based Residential Analytics and Cycle Time Estimator (S…
View article: Solar Energy Zone Market Analysis for the San Luis Valley Region of Colorado
Solar Energy Zone Market Analysis for the San Luis Valley Region of Colorado Open
This report examines the commercial viability of solar energy zones (SEZs) in the San Luis Valley of Colorado ("the Valley") based on market conditions in 2022. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) may designate a SEZ on federal land to exp…
View article: Evaluating the Impact of Residential Solar Contract Cancellations in the United States
Evaluating the Impact of Residential Solar Contract Cancellations in the United States Open
The residential solar photovoltaic (PV) market in the United States has grown rapidly in the last decade, from less than 50,000 systems installed in 2010 to over 420,000 systems in 2020 (Davis et al., 2021). The process for installing resi…
View article: SolarAPP+ Pilot Analysis: Performance and Impact of Instant, Online Solar Permitting
SolarAPP+ Pilot Analysis: Performance and Impact of Instant, Online Solar Permitting Open
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) led a collaborative effort to develop the Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus (SolarAPP+), a no-cost solar permitting software solution to address residential solar photovoltaic (PV) permi…
View article: A Retrospective Analysis of Distributed Solar Interconnection Timelines and Related State Mandates
A Retrospective Analysis of Distributed Solar Interconnection Timelines and Related State Mandates Open
Most distributed residential photovoltaic (PV) systems must secure an interconnection agreement prior to operation that ensures the local electrical system operates safely within the broader electrical grid. Many states' utility commission…
View article: An Examination of the Hydropower Licensing and Federal Authorization Process
An Examination of the Hydropower Licensing and Federal Authorization Process Open
Site-permitting and regulation are necessary to ensure hydropower projects (both original and relicensed) comply with statutory requirements and address multiple stakeholder priorities that consider a range of factors, including water qual…
View article: A Novel Platform for Algal Biomass Production Using Cellulosic Mixotrophy (CeMix) (Final Technical Report)
A Novel Platform for Algal Biomass Production Using Cellulosic Mixotrophy (CeMix) (Final Technical Report) Open
This novel project, branded CeMIX for cellulosic mixotrophy, targets solutions for several technological barriers limiting the deployment of algae cultivation in sunny, arid regions (specifically the southwest United States). Opening up th…
View article: Driving toward sustainable algal fuels: A harmonization of techno-economic and life cycle assessments
Driving toward sustainable algal fuels: A harmonization of techno-economic and life cycle assessments Open
Research efforts have investigated a range of system designs for algae growth and conversion into biofuels. The economic feasibility and environmental impact of these systems are frequently evaluated through techno-economic analyses (TEA) …
View article: Hydropower Licensing Timeline and Cost Dataset
Hydropower Licensing Timeline and Cost Dataset Open
This dataset provides timeline dates, lengths, project characteristics, license characteristics, and costs of hydropower licensing and relicensing for 107 randomly selected hydropower projects that have been issued licenses since 1 October…
View article: Solar permitting, inspection, and interconnection cycletimes and requirements
Solar permitting, inspection, and interconnection cycletimes and requirements Open
Twenty three small-to-large residential, commercial, and industrial PV installers submitted project-level data for analysis, which included timestamps for major components of the permitting, inspection, and interconnection process as well …
View article: Planning for the storm: Considering renewable energy for critical infrastructure resilience
Planning for the storm: Considering renewable energy for critical infrastructure resilience Open
Objective: Benchmark the economic value of renewable energy and battery storage systems to extend operation of certain critical infrastructure facilities in different markets.Design: This study uses the renewable energy optimization model …