Current status and future potential of rooftop solar adoption in the United States

Lemay, Amélie C; Wagner, S.; Rand, Barry P.

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113571

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“…Finally, what impact do political factors such as one's political party affiliation have on the decision to install rooftop PV systems in the United States? Lemay et al (2023) focus on a large dataset to shed light on this and related questions. Their analysis shows that the fraction of people voting Democrat in a region has a positive effect on PV system installations.…”

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The Decision to Install a Rooftop Photovoltaic System by a Small Business: A Case Study

Schwartz,

Batabyal

2024

Review of Regional Studies

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The potential of rooftop solar power has been identified as a main driver of clean energy adoption in an urban environment. While residential solar projects have lower capacity than commercial systems, residential solar represents most of the installation base for rooftop solar projects. Rooftop solar adoption in the commercial market lags behind residential solar installation. To better understand why this is the case, we conduct a case study of a small manufacturing firm. Based on the firm’s energy demand and the physical attributes of its location, we study a 25-kilowatt solar array using the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) System Advisor Model (SAM). Our empirical study evaluates the economic prospects of a rooftop solar installation project for the firm under study. This analysis sheds light on the financial ramifications of the adoption of solar panels by small, commercial firms in New York state.

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The Decision to Install a Rooftop Photovoltaic System by a Small Business: A Case Study

Schwartz,

Batabyal

2024

Review of Regional Studies

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“…The increase from 4 to 44% of new electric capacity represented by PV from 2010 to 2021 indicates a significant shift towards renewable energy adoption. However, despite this progress, solar energy, including all sources, constitutes only 3.9% of total U.S. electricity generation [32]. Europe's notable increase in local energy generation aligns with nanogrid principles, promoting community-based, renewable energy sources.…”

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Driving Urban Energy Sustainability: A Techno-Economic Perspective on Nanogrid Solutions

Turan,

Durusu,

Yumurtaci

2023

Energies

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In response to technological advances, environmental concerns, and the depletion of conventional energy sources, the world is increasingly focusing on renewable energy sources (RES) as a means of generating electricity in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Türkiye, with its advantageous geographical location, long hours of sunshine, and favourable climatic conditions, has a high potential for the use of solar energy. The objective of this study was to identify an energy system that minimizes investment costs while optimizing the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and minimizing greenhouse-gas (GHG) and carbon dioxide emissions. To achieve this, the study used the concept of nanogrids (NGs) and carried out different evaluations for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at different energy levels connected to the grid. The research focused on classic apartment buildings and multistory condominium-style buildings in Istanbul, Türkiye. Using HOMER Grid 1.11.1 version software, the study identified two optimal configurations: a PV–GRID system with 7 kW photovoltaic capacity and a PV–WT–GRID system with 90 kW PV capacity and 6 kW wind-turbine capacity. These configurations had a significantly lower LCOE compared to the cost of electricity from the conventional grid. When examining the sensitivity to economic factors, it was observed that the net present cost (NPC) and LCOE values fluctuated with electricity prices, inflation rates, and equipment costs. In particular, the two optimal configurations did not include a battery energy-storage system (BESS) due to the low energy demand in the PV–GRID system and the efficiency of the wind turbines in the PV–WT–GRID system. This highlights the need to tailor energy solutions to specific consumption patterns and resource types. In conclusion, the adoption of PV–GRID and PV–WT–GRID systems in Istanbul’s urban buildings demonstrates economic viability and environmental benefits, highlighting the importance of renewable energy sources, particularly solar PV, in mitigating energy-related environmental challenges, such as reducing CO2 emissions and reducing dependence on conventional grid electricity.

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Assessing the competitiveness of Indian solar power industry using the extended Five Forces Model: a green innovation perspective

Batool

Irfan

Ullah

et al. 2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Current status and future potential of rooftop solar adoption in the United States

Cited by 14 publications

References 18 publications

The Decision to Install a Rooftop Photovoltaic System by a Small Business: A Case Study

The Decision to Install a Rooftop Photovoltaic System by a Small Business: A Case Study

Driving Urban Energy Sustainability: A Techno-Economic Perspective on Nanogrid Solutions

Assessing the competitiveness of Indian solar power industry using the extended Five Forces Model: a green innovation perspective

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