Resources
SEIA produces a variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. This data helps inform policymakers and business leaders alike on the current state of solar and where the industry is headed.
Why Are Residential PV Prices in Germany So Much Lower Than in the United States? A Scoping Analysis
This report looks at the reasons for cheaper PV systems in Germany comparing to the ones in the US.
Finance & Tax | Regulatory PolicyAn Analysis of the Effects of Residential Photovoltaic Energy Systems on Home Sales Prices in California (2012)
Relatively little research exists estimating the marginal impacts of photovoltaic (PV) energy systems on home sale prices.
Rooftop Solar | Finance & TaxImplications of Wide-Area Geographic Diversity for Short- Term Variability of Solar Power
Worldwide interest in the deployment of photovoltaic generation (PV) is rapidly increasing. Operating experience with large PV plants, however, demonstrates that large, rapid changes in the output of PV plants are possible. Early studies of PV grid impacts suggested that short-term variability could be a potential limiting factor in deploying PV.
Rooftop SolarSupporting Solar Power in Renewables Portfolio Standards: Experience from the United States
Among the available options for encouraging the increased deployment of renewable electricity, renewables portfolio standards (RPS) have become increasingly popular. The RPS is a relatively new policy mechanism, however, and experience with its use is only beginning to emerge.
Rooftop Solar | Environment | Finance & TaxTracking the Sun V An Historical Summary of the Installed Price of Photovoltaics in the United States from 1998 to 2011
As the deployment of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has increased, so too has the desire to track the installed price of these systems over time and by location, customer type, and system characteristics.
Rooftop Solar | Finance & TaxImpacts of Regional Electricity Prices and Building Type on the Economics of Commercial Photovoltaic Systems
Business owners often have a choice between multiple electricity rate options. For businesses with photovoltaic (PV) installations, choosing the right rate is essential to maximize the value of PV generation. The complex interaction between PV generation, building load, and rate structure makes determining the best rate a challenging task.
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