Northeast regional assessment study for solar electric options in the period 1980-2000

Opportunities for demonstration and large scale deployment of solar electric facilities are identified and assessed. Technical, economic, and institutional factors that can contribute to an accelerated use of solar energy for electric power generation are defined. The following topics are covered: a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: None
Language:unknown
Published: 2014
Subjects:
14 SOLAR ENERGY
17 WIND ENERGY
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
MARKETING RESEARCH
WIND POWER PLANTS
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
EMPLOYMENT
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
INSOLATION
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LEGISLATION
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
PAYBACK PERIOD
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
TAX CREDITS
WIND POWER
WOOD FUELS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY SOURCES
FUELS
NORTH AMERICA
POWER
POWER PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
USA
North Atlantic
Online Access:http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/6427921
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/6427921
https://doi.org/10.2172/6427921
Description
Summary:Opportunities for demonstration and large scale deployment of solar electric facilities are identified and assessed. Technical, economic, and institutional factors that can contribute to an accelerated use of solar energy for electric power generation are defined. The following topics are covered: a description of the Northeast Region and its solar resources, central station applications, a dispersed user analysis, user viewpoints and institutional factors, and market potential for dispersed solar electric systems. (MHR)

Similar Items