Hope Smith | Jul 27, 2016
This paper quantifies the residual errors in plane of array irradiance (POAI) at locations where ground-measured GHI and POAI instruments are installed. Reductions in error to the modeled PAOI are observed when using satellite derived GHI that has been tuned with...
Heather Van Schoiack | Jul 12, 2016
This article evaluates the accuracy of solar forecast models, including SolarAnywhere®, as a function of geographic footprint ranging from a single point, to regions spanning several hundred kilometers. The forecast time horizons range from one-hour ahead, to two-days...
Hope Smith | Jun 16, 2016
American Public Power Association June 16, 2016 EV strategy: Providing service without installing charging stations
Heather Van Schoiack | May 26, 2016
This paper describes a study, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, to evaluate new, state-of-the-art solar irradiance forecasting models, and integrate behind-the-meter PV forecasts into the California Independent System Operator’s (ISO) load forecasts. This...
Hope Smith | May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016 Brookings Rooftop solar: Net metering is a net benefit