Reports & Articles
The next big thing: grid-tied batteries. How to maximize value
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Mike Mendelsohn & Dr. Allison Weis of Ascend Analytics break down the value of battery storage and the profitability of this tech
The Solar Foundation: 2018 Solar Census report
America now has over 242,000 solar workers, according to the National Solar Jobs Census 2018. These jobs are providing clean, affordable, renewable energy in all 50 states.
Solar plus batteries aim to retire natural gas plants in 2019
Author: Michael J. Coren
Release Date: January 11, 2019
2019 US renewable generation additions expected to far outpace gas: EIA
23.7 GW of new U.S. electric generating capacity, mostly from wind, natural gas and solar, are expected in 2019, according to the U.S.
Iowa’s first PV plus storage project goes online
PV Tech, by Conor Ryan, January 8, 2019
Fairfield, Iowa’s Maharishi University of Management has completed...
Renewable Energy Continues to Be Cheaper Than Natural Gas and Coal
For the past few years, financial advisory firm Lazard has released an annual comparative assessment of levelized cost of energy (LCOE) across all forms of power generation in the US.
End of the 'gas rush?' Renewables, storage reaching cost parity, report finds
As battery costs decline, researchers say localized portfolios of clean energy could challenge gas plant investments.
Study: 100% global energy system feasible
PV Magazine, by Sandra Enkhardt, May 18, 2018
DC Releases Groundbreaking "Value of Solar" Study
Author: Melissa Whited | Ariel Horowitz | Thomas Vitolo | Wendy Ong |Tim Woolf
Organization: Synapse Energy Economics
Report Date: 2017
Can Electricity Rate Subsidies Be Reallocated to Boost Low-Income Solar?
Author: Amit Ronen | Dor Hirsh Bar Gai | and Lucas Crampton
Organization: GW Solar Institute
Report Date: 2016
Will Solar Burn Out On Its Own Success?
Author: Amit Ronen and Josh Harmon
Organization: GW Solar Institute
Report Date: 2016
Reforming the Power Sector: How Electricity Sector Reforms Will Impact China’s National Emissions Trading Scheme
Author: Josh Harmon | Xieyao Chen | Michelle Ker | Matthew Nitkoski
The Net Metering Debate: Replacing Rooftop Solar’s Outdated Foundation
Author: Joshua Harmon | Alison Patch | Matthew Nitkoski
National Solar Jobs Census 2015
Organization: The Solar Foundation | BW Research Partnership | GW Solar Institute
Report Date: 2016
Global Solar Council Flyer
Author: Amit Ronen | Max Grossman | Joshua Harmon | Aaron Patron
Organization: GW Solar Institute
Softer Solar Landings: Options to Avoid the Investment Tax Credit Cliff
Author: Mueller, James | Ronen, Amit
Organization: GW Solar Institute
Report Date: 2015
Bridging the Solar Income Gap
Author: Mueller, James | Ronen, Amit
Organization: GW Solar Institute
Report Date: 2015
National Solar Jobs Census 2014
Organization: The Solar Foundation | BW Research Partnership | GW Solar Institute
Report Date: 2015
State Policies to Increase Low-Income Communities’ Access to Solar Power
Author: Bovarnick, Ben | Banks, Darryl
Organization: Center for American Progress
Tax Reform, a Looming Threat to a Booming Solar Industry
Author: Mueller, James | Ronen, Amit
Organization: GW Solar Institute
Report Date: 2014
Consensus Recommendations on How to Catalyze Low-Income Solar in DC
Author: Ronen, Amit | Schoolman, Anya
Organization: GW Solar Institute | DC SUN
Rooftop Solar Adoption in Emerging Residential Markets
Author: Hernandez, Mari
Organization: Center for American Progress
Report Date: 2014
Financing Energy Improvements on Utility Bills
Author: Garcia, Bryan | Henderson, Philip | Copithorne, Brad | Fazeli, Sandy | Krasja, Peter | Pitkin, Jeff | Stringer, Jason
The Western Wind and Solar Integration Study - Phase 2
Author: Lew, D. | Brinkman, G. | Ibanez, E. | Florita, A. | Heany, M. |Hodge, B.-M. | Hummon, M. | Stark, G. | King, J.
Support for Solar Power and Renewable Electricity Generation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Author: Krausz, Brian
Organization: GW School of Engineering
Report Date: 2009
Integrating Variable Renewable Energy in Electric Power Markets: Best Practices from International Experience
Author: Cochran, Jaquelin | Bird, Lori | Heeter, Jenny | Arent, Douglas
The Economics of Grid Defection: When and Where Distributed Solar Generation Plus Storage Competes with Traditional Utility Service
Author: Abromowitz, Jeffery | Bronski, Peter | Creyts, Jon | Crowdis, Mark | Glassmire, John | Guccione, Leia | Lilienthal, Peter | Ma
European Wind and Solar Electricity Policies: Overview and Considerations
Author: Brown, Phillip
Organization: Congressional Research Service
Report Date: 2013
A Review of Solar PV Benefit & Cost Studies
Author: Hansen, Lena | Lacy, Virginia | Glick, Devi
Organization: Rocky Mountain Institute
Integrated Distribution Planning Concept Paper
Author: Broderick, Robert | Ellis, Abraham | Fox, Kevin | Lindl, Tom
Solar Power Generation in the US: Too expensive, or a bargain?
Author: Perez, Richard | Zweibel, Ken | Hoff, Thomas
Rooftop Photovoltaics Market Penetration Scenarios
Author: Paidipati, J. | Frantzis, L. | Sawyer, H. | Kurrasch, A.
Mitigating Short-Term PV Output Intermittency
Author: Perez, Richard | Kivalov, Sergey | Hoff, Thomas | Dise, John |Chalmers, David
Solar Power to the People: The Rise of Rooftop Solar Among the Middle Class
Author: Hernandez, Mari
Organization: Center for American Progress
Report Date: 2013
Non-Hardware ("Soft") Cost-Reduction Roadmap for Residential and Small Commercial Solar Photovoltaics, 2013-2020
Author: Ardani, Kristen | Seif, Dan | Margolis, Robert | Morris, Jesse |Davidson, Carolyn | Truitt, Sarah | Torbet, Roy
Property Taxes and Solar PV Systems: Policies, Practices, and Issues
Author: Barnes, Chelsea | Barnes, Justin | Laurent, Chad | Heinemann, Amy | Uppal, Jayson
Energy Incentives: The Power Behind the Power
Author: Crabb, Bryan | Zweibel, Ken
Organization: GW Solar Institute | California Solar Energy Industries Association
Sunny Dispositions: Modernizing Investment Tax Credit Recapture Rules for Solar Energy Project Finance after the Stimulus
Author: Meister, Joel
Organization: GW Law School
Report Date: 2012
Renewable Electricity Futures Study - Volume 1
Author: Mai, T. | Wiser, R. | Sandor, D. | Brinkman, G. | Heath, G. |Denholm, P. | Hostick, D.J. | Darghouth, N. | Schlosser, A.
Updating Interconnection Screens for PV System Integration
Author: Coddington, Michael | Mather, Barry | Kroposki, Benjamin |Lynn, Kevin | Razon, Alvin | Ellis, Abraham | Hill, Roger | Key, Tom |Nic
Integrating Photovoltaic Systems in Low-Income Housing Developments
Author: Dean, Jesse | Smith-Drier, Christine | Mekonneen, Gete |Hathrorne, Wendy
The S-REIT: An Investment-Driven Solution to Solar Development Problems
Author: Sturtevant, JL
Organization: GW Law School
Report Date: 2011
Deployment of Solar Energy in Saudi Arabia: A Case Study
Author: Alhouti, Aljowhara
Organization: GW Law School
Report Date: 2011
China’s Solar Policy: Subsidies, Manufacturing Overcapacity & Opportunities
Author: Bayaliyev, Alim | Kalloz, Julia | Robinson, Matt
Determination of Solar Energy Transition Potential of Department of Defense Facilities and Nontactical Vehicles
Author: Castillo, Ariel S. | Deason, Jonathan
Virginia House Bill 881: Constitutional and Constructive
Author: Ramsey, Katherine
Organization: GW Law School
Report Date: 2011
Should Solar Photovoltaics be Deployed Sooner Because of Long Operating Life at Low, Predictable Cost?
Author: Zweibel, Ken
Organization: GW Solar Institute
Report Date: 2010
Endangered Species Act Issues Associated With Solar Development in the Southwest
Author: Donohue, Jay
Organization: GW Law School
Report Date: 2010
Solar Power & NEMS
Author: Hutson, Mark | Joutz, Frederick | Malik, Arun | Trost, Robert
Organization: GW Department of Economics
Legal Framework for Solar Energy
Author: Paddock, LeRoy | Grinlinton, David | Burton, Stacy | Alison, Brunejes | Heaven, Geoffrey | Zubair, Sarah
The Impact of Solar Incentive Programs in Ten States
Author: Sarzynski, Andrea
Organization: GW Institute of Public Policy
Report Date: 2009
