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United States Renewable Energy Technical Potential

Renewable energy technical potential as defined in this report represents the achievable energy generation of a particular technology given system performance, topographic limitations, environmental, and land-use constraints. The primary benefit of assessing technical potential...

Lopez, A. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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Energy Generation by State and Technology (2009)

Provides annual energy generation for all states by fuel source (e.g. coal, gas, solar, wind) in 2009, reported in MWh. Also includes facility-level data (directly from EIA Form 923).

Weers, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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Summary World Solar Energy Data (from World on the Edge)

This dataset presents summary information related to world solar energy. It is part of a supporting dataset for the book World On the Edge: How to Prevent Environmental and Economic Collapse by Lester R. Brown, available from the [Earth Policy Institute](http://www.earth-policy.or...

Hallett, K. and Institute, E. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jan 11, 2011
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Federal Energy and Manufacturing Workforce Training Programs

The National Science Foundation, the Department of Labor and the Department of Energy have programs that support training for jobs in energy and manufacturing related workforce training programs. This dataset provides a searchable list of the training programs in these areas showi...

Silverman, L. and (EERE), O. Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Nov 25, 2014
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NREL GIS Data: Filtered Direct Normal Solar Resource for the Southwest United States (1 Percent Slope and Less)

Filtered (1% slope and less) direct normal solar resource data for the Southwest United States This data provides filtered solar resource averaged over surface cells of 0.1 degrees in both latitude and longitude, or about 10 km in size. Exclusions: Contiguous Area 1km squared;...

Wood, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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NREL GIS Data: Filtered Direct Normal Solar Resource for the Southwest United States (2 Percent Slope and Less)

Filtered (2% slope and less) direct normal solar resource data for the Southwest United States This data provides filtered solar resource averaged over surface cells of 0.1 degrees in both latitude and longitude, or about 10 km in size. Exclusions: Contiguous Area 1km squared;...

Wood, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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NREL GIS Data: Filtered Direct Normal Solar Resource for the Southwest United States (3 Percent Slope and Less)

Filtered (3% slope and less) direct normal solar resource data for the Southwest United States This data provides filtered solar resource averaged over surface cells of 0.1 degrees in both latitude and longitude, or about 10 km in size. Exclusions: Contiguous Area 1km squared;...

Wood, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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NREL GIS Data: Filtered Direct Normal Solar Resource for the Southwest United States (4 Percent Slope and Less)

Filtered (4% slope and less) direct normal solar resource data for the Southwest United States This data provides filtered solar resource averaged over surface cells of 0.1 degrees in both latitude and longitude, or about 10 km in size. Exclusions: Contiguous Area 1km squared;...

Wood, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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NREL GIS Data: Filtered Direct Normal Solar Resource for the Southwest United States (5 Percent Slope and Less)

Filtered (5% slope and less) direct normal solar resource data for the Southwest United States This data provides filtered solar resource averaged over surface cells of 0.1 degrees in both latitude and longitude, or about 10 km in size. Exclusions: Contiguous Area 1km squared;...

Wood, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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Error-Level-Controlled Synthetic Forecasts for Renewable Generation

Renewable energy resources, including solar and wind energy, play a significant role in sustainable energy systems. However, the inherent uncertainty and intermittency of renewable generation pose challenges to the safe and efficient operation of power systems. Recognizing the imp...

Zhang, X. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Jun 01, 2021
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SMART-DS Synthetic Electrical Network Data OpenDSS Models for SFO, GSO, and AUS

The SMART-DS datasets (Synthetic Models for Advanced, Realistic Testing: Distribution systems and Scenarios) are realistic large-scale U.S. electrical distribution models for testing advanced grid algorithms and technology analysis. This document provides a user guide for the data...

Palmintier, B. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Dec 18, 2020
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County-Level Hourly Renewable Capacity Factor Dataset for the ReEDS Model

This dataset contains hourly capacity factors for each renewable resource class and region (in this case, county). Technologies like large-scale utility PV (UPV), onshore wind, offshore wind, and concentrating solar power (CSP) are included. The dataset contains 7 years of hourly ...

Cole, W. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Aug 01, 2023
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PR100: Puerto Rico Grid Resilience and Transition to 100% Renewable Energy

The Puerto Rico Grid Resilience and Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy Study (PR100) comprehensively analyzes possible pathways for Puerto Rico to achieve its renewable energy goals while incorporating stakeholder perspectives and advancing energy resilience for all Puerto Rican...

Sky, H. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Jul 01, 2022
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National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB)

The National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB) is a serially complete collection of meteorological and solar irradiance data sets for the United States and a growing list of international locations for 1998-2023. The NSRDB is updated annually and provides foundational information t...

Sengupta, M. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Sep 28, 2018
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Cost of Renewable Energy Spreadsheet Tool (CREST)

CREST is an economic cash flow model designed to allow policymakers, regulators, and the renewable energy community to assess project economics, design cost-based incentives (e.g., feed-in tariffs), and evaluate the impact of various state and federal support structures. CREST is ...

Lowder, T. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Energy Cost Database

The database is a compilation of existing cost data for wind, solar photovoltaic (solar PV), solar thermal (CSP), and geothermal energy technologies, including historical costs and projected costs for each. The data sources and references used to compile this information are inclu...

Hill, G. and Agency, E. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Dec 31, 2009
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California Energy Commission List of Power Plants in California

This dataset contains a list of power plants in California from the California Energy Commission. Contains data on the fuel types, technology, status and more for each power plant. ### License Info http://www.energyalmanac.ca.gov/conditions.html

Wong, T. and Commission, C. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jul 29, 2014
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EERE Energy Analysis Data and Tools

On this website, energy analysts and policymakers can access energy analysis products, including published analyses, energy data and maps, and analysis tools from EERE and the broader DOE-supported energy analysis community. While the website provides links to important energy ana...

Ma, S. and (EERE), O. Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Nov 25, 2014
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System Advisor Model (SAM)

The System Advisor Model (SAM) is a performance and financial model designed to facilitate decision making for people involved in the renewable energy industry. SAM makes performance predictions and cost of energy estimates for grid-connected power projects based on installation a...

Blair, N. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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Hathaway Solar Patriot house

This Dataset contains field research raw data, analysis spreadsheet, photos, and final report from the Hathaway Solar Patriot House Building America Case Study project.

Norton, P. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jun 09, 2016
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Open Energy Information (OpenEI.org)

Open Energy Information (OpenEI) is a knowledge-sharing online community dedicated to connecting people with the latest information and data on energy resources from around the world. Created in partnership with the United States Department of Energy and federal laboratories acros...

Brodt-Giles, D. and (EERE), O. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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Transparent Cost Database: Generation, BioFuels, Vehicle Levelized Costs

For emerging energy technologies, a variety of cost and performance numbers are cited in presentations and reports for present-day characteristics and potential improvements. Amid a variety of sources and methods for these data, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy...

Staff, T. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nov 25, 2014
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2023 Annual Technology Baseline (ATB) Cost and Performance Data for Electricity Generation Technologies

These data provide the 2023 update of the Electricity Annual Technology Baseline (ATB). Starting in 2015 NREL has presented the ATB, consisting of detailed cost and performance data, both current and projected, for electricity generation and storage technologies. The ATB products ...

Mirletz, B. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Jun 09, 2023
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2024 Annual Technology Baseline (ATB) Cost and Performance Data for Electricity Generation Technologies

These data provide the 2024 update of the Electricity Annual Technology Baseline (ATB). Starting in 2015 NREL has presented the ATB, consisting of detailed cost and performance data, both current and projected, for electricity generation and storage technologies. The ATB products ...

Mirletz, B. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Jun 24, 2024
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2021 Annual Technology Baseline (ATB) Cost and Performance Data for Electricity Generation Technologies

Starting in 2015 NREL has presented the Annual Technology Baseline (ATB) in an Excel workbook that contains detailed cost and performance data, both current and projected, for renewable and conventional technologies. The workbook includes a spreadsheet for each technology. This ve...

Vimmerstedt, L. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Jul 12, 2021
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