“Distributed Solar” (solar PV) power is the idea of putting PV panels on everybody’s rooftops (and elsewhere) . . . instead of building stupendously large “utility-scale” power plants.
Here’s one take on what’s going on with this right now . . . note that the MAP (link is below) is a full-page PDF and worth seeing full size:
With the exponential growth we’ve seen in the market, the price of solar is dropping, leading to a significantly larger percentage of solar generating capacity on the grid.
As a result there are numerous discussions and regulatory proceedings happening around the country to determine the value that distributed solar brings to the table and whether current policies and regulations could benefit from an update.
These discussions are taking place through cost/benefit studies of net energy metering (NEM) and through the development of value of solar tariffs (VOST). Check out this map I created to show recent state and utility activities around the country to consider the value of distributed solar.
While the ultimate value of distributed solar may vary from place to place, the basic properties of solar generation and distribution grids are largely consistent everywhere. However, the assorted studies and calculations used by utilities and states have varied substantially in their approach in determining which assumptions and variables are appropriate to consider.
This is where some perspective and standardization could really come in handy.
Source: http://electricalcontractor.com/?p=12069
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