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GWU SOLAR INSTITUTE SYMPOSIUM 4/26/2011



  SOLAR GRID PARITY

  A value based perspective

                                          Richard Perez
                                           Ken Zweibel
                                              Tom Hoff
renewable                         finite


                                                                                          1,2
                                                                               60-120 WIND
                                                                                per year
                                                                                           Waves11,3                     215
                                                                                           0.2-2                          total


          SOLAR         10
                                                                                                  Natural Gas 1,8

          23,000 per year
                                                                              3 -11 per year
                                                                             OTEC1,4                                    240
                                                                                                                        total

                                                                                                Petroleum 1,8
                                                                      2 – 6 per year
2009 World energy use                                                 Biomass 1,5
16 TWy per year
                                                     3 – 4 per year
                                                                                                               90-300
                                                     HYDRO 1,6                                                  Total
                                        0.3 – 2 per year
                        TIDES 1         Geothermal1,7
                        0.3 per year
    2050: 28 TW
                                                                                                                    Uranium 1,9




                                                                                                  900
                                                                                               Total reserve
                              © R. Perez et al.


                                                                                                                    COAL 1,8
renewable                         finite


                                                                                          1,2
                                                                               60-120 WIND
                                                                                per year
                                                                                           Waves11,3                     215
                                                                                           0.2-2                          total


          SOLAR         10
                                                                                                  Natural Gas 1,8

          23,000 per year
                                                                              3 -11 per year
                                                                             OTEC1,4                                    240
                                                                                                                        total

                                                                                                Petroleum 1,8
                                                                      2 – 6 per year
2009 World energy use                                                 Biomass 1,5
16 TWy per year
                                                     3 – 4 per year
                                                                                                               90-300
                                                     HYDRO 1,6                                                  Total
                                        0.3 – 2 per year
                        TIDES 1         Geothermal1,7
                        0.3 per year
    2050: 28 TW
                                                                                                                    Uranium 1,9




                                                                                                  900
                                                                                               Total reserve
                              © R. Perez et al.


                                                                                                                    COAL 1,8
NEWSWEEK
April 4, 2011




                © Richard Perez, et al.
• Vast resource
• Built-in smart grid capability
• Energy breeder
NGCC




       Hydro




               © Richard Perez, ASRC
Heat wave




 A/C electrical
 demand peak


      © Richard Perez, ASRC
Heat wave




 A/C electrical
 demand peak


      © Richard Perez, ASRC
100oF


80oF


60oF


40oF


20oF




        © Richard Perez, ASRC
Northeast US – AUG 14th, 2003



                                © Richard Perez, et al.
17:00 GMT   18:00 GMT



As little as 500 MW of
PV dispersed around
the major northeastern
cities would have
prevented the blackout

An investment of $ 3
billion                             19:00 GMT   20:00 GMT

Outage cost $ 8 billion




          © Richard Perez, et al.
• Vast resource
• Built-in smart grid capability
• Energy breeder
30 yr
 life




        © Richard Perez, et al.
© R. Perez & T. Hoff.
© R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Developer




            © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Developer   Rate Payer




                         © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer




                             © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

EQUIPMENT      COST

INCENTIVES     VALUE

PRODUCTION     VALUE

TAX EFFECTS    VALUE




                                           © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

EQUIPMENT      COST        VALUE        VALUE

INCENTIVES     VALUE                    COST

PRODUCTION     VALUE        COST

TAX EFFECTS    VALUE                    COST




                                           © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
¢/kWh      Developer      Rate Payer   Tax Payer

Equipment   15 – 30 ¢/kWh    VALUE        VALUE




                                             © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
¢/kWh        Developer      Rate Payer   Tax Payer

Equipment      15 – 30 ¢/kWh    VALUE        VALUE
Transmission
                                 3 - 11
   Energy




                                                © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
¢/kWh        Developer      Rate Payer   Tax Payer

Equipment      15 – 30 ¢/kWh    VALUE        VALUE
Transmission
                                 6 - 11
   Energy




                                                © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
¢/kWh       Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

 Equipment      15 - 30     VALUE        VALUE
Transmission
                             6 - 11
   Energy
Transmission
                             0-5
  Capacity




                                            © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
¢/kWh             Developer           Rate Payer             Tax Payer

    Equipment             15 - 30            VALUE                   VALUE
  Transmission
                                              6 - 11
     Energy
  Transmission
                                              0-5
    Capacity

Distribution Energy                           0–1




                      Distribution System              Customer
                                                                  Customer




                             Customer

                                                                       Customer




                                                       Customer          © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
¢/kWh             Developer             Rate Payer               Tax Payer

    Equipment             15 - 30                VALUE                   VALUE
  Transmission
                                                 6 - 11
     Energy
  Transmission
                                                 0-5
    Capacity

Distribution Energy                              0-1

   Distribution
                                                 0-3
    Capacity


                      Distribution System                 Customer
                                                                      Customer




                             Customer

                                                                           Customer
                                                   Transformer




                                            Substation


                                                           Customer          © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
STRESS REMOVAL




                                          NO PV
                                          PV at 10% Peak penetration              8760 hours
                                                                                  8760 hours

                                       Electrical consumption for one year




                                                   Customer
                                                                       Customer




                        Customer

                                                                            Customer
                                          Transformer




                                   Substation

© R. Perez & T. Hoff.
                                                   Customer
¢/kWh             Developer             Rate Payer               Tax Payer

    Equipment             15 - 30                VALUE                   VALUE
  Transmission
                                                 6 - 11
     Energy
  Transmission
                                                 0-5
    Capacity

Distribution Energy                              0-1

   Distribution
                                                 0 - 3+
    Capacity


                      Distribution System                 Customer
                                                                      Customer




                             Customer

                                                                           Customer
                                                   Transformer




                                            Substation


                                                           Customer          © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
¢/kWh           Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

    Equipment          15 - 30     VALUE        VALUE
  Transmission
                                    6 - 11
     Energy
  Transmission
                                    0-5
    Capacity

Distribution Energy                 0-1

   Distribution
                                    0-3
    Capacity
    Fuel Price
                                    3-5
    Mitigation




                                                    © Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh           Developer   Rate Payer                           Tax Payer

    Equipment          15 - 30     VALUE                                  VALUE
  Transmission
                                    6 - 11
     Energy
  Transmission
                                    0-5
    Capacity

Distribution Energy                 0-1

   Distribution
                                    0-3
    Capacity
    Fuel Price
                                    3-5
    Mitigation
  Grid Security
                                                                              2-3
  enhancement
           US-Wide cost of outages: $100-
           200 billion per year*
                                      5-10%
                                      mitigated by
                                      PV

                                      *Gellings, C. W., and K. Yeager, (2004):
                                      Transforming the electric infrastructure.
                                      Physics Today, Dec. 2004.




                                                                                  © Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh           Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

    Equipment          15 - 30     VALUE        VALUE
  Transmission
                                    6 - 11
     Energy
  Transmission
                                    0-5
    Capacity

Distribution Energy                 0-1

   Distribution
                                    0-3
    Capacity
    Fuel Price
                                    3-5
    Mitigation
  Grid Security
                                                 2-3
  enhancement
  Environment &
                                                 3-6
      Health




                                                    © Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh                Developer     Rate Payer             Tax Payer

    Equipment               15 - 30         VALUE                VALUE
  Transmission
                                            6 - 11
     Energy
  Transmission
                                            0-5
    Capacity

Distribution Energy                         0-1

   Distribution
                                            0-3
    Capacity
    Fuel Price
                                            3-5
    Mitigation
         Coal generation cost: 9-25 cents per KWh
   Grid Security
         Non-shale natural gas: 3-6 cents per kWh                 2-3
  enhancement
         GHG mitigation alone: 2 – 100 cents per KWh
  Environment &
         Given New York and neighboring states energy mix >>>     3-6
      Health




       © noliesradio.org




                                                                     © Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh           Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

    Equipment          15 - 30     VALUE        VALUE
  Transmission
                                    6 - 11
     Energy
  Transmission
                                    0-5
    Capacity

Distribution Energy                 0-1

   Distribution
                                    0-3
    Capacity
    Fuel Price
                                    3-5
    Mitigation
  Grid Security
                                                 2-3
  enhancement
  Environment &
                                                 3-6
      Health
Long term societal
      value




                                                    © Richard Perez, et al.
2016           2036




       © Richard Perez, et al.
SOLAR




2016                   2036




               © Richard Perez, et al.
2016                            2036




                                                                              DISCOUNT
                                                                              RATE
                                                                              The weight of future
                                                                              events on present
                                                                              decision making is
                                                                              discounted

        • Use a societal discount rate of 2%                                  e.g., at 9% an event
                                                                              30 years in the future
        • Conservatively assume a 2.5 increase on commodities over 30 years   is worth only 5% of its
                                                                              future value.
© Richard Perez, et al.
2016                            2036




                                                                              DISCOUNT
                                                                              RATE
                                                                              The weight of future
                                                                              events on present
                                                                              decision making is
                                                                              discounted

        • Use a societal discount rate of 2%                                  e.g., at 9% an event
                                                                              30 years in the future
        • Conservatively assume a 2.5 increase on commodities over 30 years   is worth only 5% of its
                                                                              future value.
© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh      Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

              Equipment       15 - 30     VALUE        VALUE
            Transmission
                                           6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                           0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                 0-1

             Distribution
                                           0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                           3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid Security
                                                        2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                                                        3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                        3-4
           Societal Value




© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh      Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

              Equipment       15 - 30     VALUE        VALUE
            Transmission
                                           6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                           0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                 0-1

             Distribution
                                           0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                           3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid Security
                                                        2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                                                        3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                        3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth




© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh           Developer         Rate Payer   Tax Payer

              Equipment             15 - 30            VALUE      VALUE
            Transmission
                                                       6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                                       0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                             0-1

             Distribution
                                                       0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                                       3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid SecurityGermany & Ontario Experience:
                                                                   2-3
           enhancement  • Solar implies more jobs than
          Environment &   conventional energy
                                                                   3-6
              Health    • 10 times per kWh
            Long -term • 2.5 sustained jobs per MW
                                                                   3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth
                      Reduced        unemployment,
                            Enhanced confidence conducive to
                            business development
                            Increased tax revenues

© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh           Developer         Rate Payer   Tax Payer

              Equipment             15 - 30            VALUE      VALUE
            Transmission
                                                       6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                                       0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                             0-1

             Distribution
                                                       0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                                       3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid SecurityGermany & Ontario Experience:
                                                                   2-3
           enhancement  • Solar implies more jobs than
          Environment &   conventional energy
                                                                   3-6
              Health    • 10 times per kWh
            Long -term • 2.5 sustained jobs per MW
                                                                   3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth
                      Reduced        unemployment,                  3+
                            Enhanced confidence conducive to
                            business development
                            Increased tax revenues $$

© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh      Developer   Rate Payer   Tax Payer

              Equipment       15 - 30     VALUE        VALUE
            Transmission
                                           6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                           0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                 0-1

             Distribution
                                           0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                           3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid Security
                                                        2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                                                        3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                        3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                  3+

         High penetration




© Richard Perez, et al.
Solar Generation                Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




     20 day sample of Summer New York City electrical load




                                                                              © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Solar Generation                Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




 VARIABLE LOAD GENERATION

 BASE LOAD GENERATION




                                                                              © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Solar Penetration: 3%
Solar Generation                Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                              © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
5%
Solar Generation                Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                              © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage               8%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            10%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            13%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            15%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            18%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            20%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            23%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            25%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            28%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            30%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            33%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            35%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            38%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            40%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            43%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            45%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            48%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            50%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            53%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            55%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            58%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            60%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            63%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            65%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            68%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            70%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            73%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration = cost of storage            75%
Solar Generation                        Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
Excess PV storage requirement           Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                  Excess PV must be stored or lost


                                                                                      © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
Cost of high penetration << 5 cents/kWh

For penetration of up to 30% in New York




                                           © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
¢/kWh      Developer    Rate Payer       Tax Payer

              Equipment       15 - 30       VALUE           VALUE
            Transmission
                                            6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                            0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                  0-1

             Distribution
                                            0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                            3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid Security
                                                             2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                                                             3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                             3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                       3+

         High Penetration                0 – 5 up to 30%




© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh      Developer   Rate Payer           Tax Payer

              Equipment       15 - 30     VALUE                VALUE
            Transmission
                                           6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                           0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                 0-1

             Distribution
                                           0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                           3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid Security
                                                                2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                                                                3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                                3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                          3+

         High Penetration                   0-5

                TOTAL         15 - 30               15 – 41

© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh     Developer     Rate Payer           Tax Payer

              Equipment   15 - 30     VALUE                     VALUE
                UNACCOUNTED VALUE ITEMS:
            Transmission
                                            6 - 11
               Energy
             • Solar useful life >>30 years 0 - 5
            Transmission
              Capacity
             • Reduction of international tensions and
       Distribution Energy                    0-1
                military expense required secure ever more
           Distribution
                limited energy paths into the US
             Capacity
                                              0-3

             • Dispersed energy resource is3 inherently more
            Fuel Price
                                               -5
            Mitigation
                secure
          Grid Security
             • Economic growth beyond tax revenues          2-3
          enhancement
         Environment &
             • Government incentives for fossil and nuclear 3 - 6
              Health
                resources
           Long -term
                                                                 3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                           3+

         High Penetration                    0-5

                TOTAL        15 - 30                 15 – 41

© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh     Developer     Rate Payer        Tax Payer

              Equipment   15 - 30     VALUE                  VALUE
                UNACCOUNTED VALUE ITEMS:
            Transmission
                                            6 - 11
               Energy
             • Solar useful life >>30 years 0 - 5
            Transmission
              Capacity
             • Reduction of international tensions and
       Distribution Energy                    0-1
                military expense required secure ever more
           Distribution
                limited energy paths into the US
             Capacity
                                              0-3

             • Dispersed energy resource is3 inherently more
            Fuel Price
                                               -5
            Mitigation
                secure
          Grid Security
             • Economic growth beyond tax revenues          2-3
          enhancement
         Environment &
             • Government incentives for fossil and nuclear 3 - 6
              Health
                resources
           Long -term
                                                                  3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                           3+

         High Penetration                    0-5

                TOTAL        15 - 30                 15 – 41 ++

© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh            Developer   Rate Payer           Tax Payer

              Equipment             15 - 30     VALUE                VALUE
            Transmission
                                                 6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                             Net meter           0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy   RECs                0-1

             Distribution
                                                 0-3
              Capacity       Grants
               Fuel Price
                                                 3-5
               Mitigation    Tax effects
           Grid Security
                             Auctions                                 2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                             FIT                                      3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                                      3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                                3+

         Penetration Cost                         0-5

                TOTAL               15 - 30               15 – 41

© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh            Developer   Rate Payer           Tax Payer

              Equipment             15 - 30     VALUE                VALUE
            Transmission
                                                 6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                             Net meter           0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy   RECs                0-1

             Distribution
                                                 0-3
              Capacity       Grants
               Fuel Price
                                                 3-5
               Mitigation    Tax effects
           Grid Security
                             Auctions                                 2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                             FIT                                      3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                                      3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                                3+

         Penetration Cost                         0-5

                TOTAL               15 - 30               15 – 41

© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh      Developer   Rate Payer           Tax Payer

              Equipment       15 - 30     VALUE                VALUE
            Transmission
                                           6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                           0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                 0-1

             Distribution
                                           0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                           3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid Security
                                                                2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                                                                3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                                3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                          3+

         High Penetration                   0-5

                TOTAL         15 - 30               15 – 41

© Richard Perez, et al.
¢/kWh      Developer   Rate Payer           Tax Payer

              Equipment       15 - 30     VALUE                VALUE
            Transmission
                                           6 - 11
               Energy
            Transmission
                                           0-5
              Capacity

       Distribution Energy                 0-1

             Distribution
                                           0-3
              Capacity
               Fuel Price
                                           3-5
               Mitigation
           Grid Security
                                                                2-3
           enhancement
          Environment &
                                                                3-6
              Health
            Long -term
                                                                3-4
           Societal Value

        Economic Growth                                          3+

         High Penetration                   0-5

                TOTAL         15 - 30               15 – 41

© Richard Perez, et al.
Penetration costs << 5c/kWh                                                   30%
       Solar Generation                Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
       Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                     © R. Perez & T. Hoff.

© Richard Perez, et al.
Penetration costs > 80 c/kWh                                                  75%
       Solar Generation                Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
       Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




                                                                                     © R. Perez & T. Hoff.

© Richard Perez, et al.
1. LOAD MANAGEMENT




© Richard Perez, et al.
Solar Generation                Firm capacity storage requirement   Variable generation
       Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




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       Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




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       Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




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       Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




© Richard Perez, et al.
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       Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




© Richard Perez, et al.
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       Excess PV storage requirement   Base Load                           firm PV capacity threshlold




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       2. STORAGE
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renewable                         finite


                                                                                                1,2
                                                                                     70-120 WIND
                                                                                      per year
                                                                                                 Waves11,3                     215
                                                                                                 0.2-2                          total


                    SOLAR    10
                                                                                                        Natural Gas 1,8

                    23,000 per year
                                                                                    3 -11 per year
                                                                                   OTEC1,4                                    240
                                                                                                                              total

                                                                                                      Petroleum 1,8
                                                                            2 – 6 per year
     2009 World energy use                                                  Biomass 1,5
     16 TWy per year
                                                           3 – 4 per year
                                                                                                                     90-300
                                                           HYDRO 1,6                                                  Total
                                              0.3 – 2 per year
                             TIDES 1          Geothermal1,7
                              0.3 per year
            2050: 28 TW
                                                                                                                          Uranium 1,9




                                                                                                        900
                                                                                                     Total reserve
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                                         Petroleum
Uranium             © Richard Perez
Miles below the ocean floor lies enough oil to power
the US for more than a decade…

…and perhaps our best shot at energy independence

Newsweek March 22, 2010
Miles below the ocean floor lies enough oil to power
the US for more than a decade…

…and perhaps our best shot at energy independence

Newsweek March 22, 2010
Miles below the ocean floor lies enough oil to power
the US for more than a decade…

…and perhaps our best shot at energy independence

Newsweek March 22, 2010
2010 PV Installations: 13.8 GW

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  • 1. GWU SOLAR INSTITUTE SYMPOSIUM 4/26/2011 SOLAR GRID PARITY A value based perspective Richard Perez Ken Zweibel Tom Hoff
  • 2. renewable finite 1,2 60-120 WIND per year Waves11,3 215 0.2-2 total SOLAR 10 Natural Gas 1,8 23,000 per year 3 -11 per year OTEC1,4 240 total Petroleum 1,8 2 – 6 per year 2009 World energy use Biomass 1,5 16 TWy per year 3 – 4 per year 90-300 HYDRO 1,6 Total 0.3 – 2 per year TIDES 1 Geothermal1,7 0.3 per year 2050: 28 TW Uranium 1,9 900 Total reserve © R. Perez et al. COAL 1,8
  • 3. renewable finite 1,2 60-120 WIND per year Waves11,3 215 0.2-2 total SOLAR 10 Natural Gas 1,8 23,000 per year 3 -11 per year OTEC1,4 240 total Petroleum 1,8 2 – 6 per year 2009 World energy use Biomass 1,5 16 TWy per year 3 – 4 per year 90-300 HYDRO 1,6 Total 0.3 – 2 per year TIDES 1 Geothermal1,7 0.3 per year 2050: 28 TW Uranium 1,9 900 Total reserve © R. Perez et al. COAL 1,8
  • 4. NEWSWEEK April 4, 2011 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 5. • Vast resource • Built-in smart grid capability • Energy breeder
  • 6. NGCC Hydro © Richard Perez, ASRC
  • 7. Heat wave A/C electrical demand peak © Richard Perez, ASRC
  • 8. Heat wave A/C electrical demand peak © Richard Perez, ASRC
  • 9. 100oF 80oF 60oF 40oF 20oF © Richard Perez, ASRC
  • 10. Northeast US – AUG 14th, 2003 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 11. 17:00 GMT 18:00 GMT As little as 500 MW of PV dispersed around the major northeastern cities would have prevented the blackout An investment of $ 3 billion 19:00 GMT 20:00 GMT Outage cost $ 8 billion © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 12. • Vast resource • Built-in smart grid capability • Energy breeder
  • 13. 30 yr life © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 14. © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 15. © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 16. Developer © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 17. Developer Rate Payer © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 18. Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 19. Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer EQUIPMENT COST INCENTIVES VALUE PRODUCTION VALUE TAX EFFECTS VALUE © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 20. Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer EQUIPMENT COST VALUE VALUE INCENTIVES VALUE COST PRODUCTION VALUE COST TAX EFFECTS VALUE COST © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 21. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 – 30 ¢/kWh VALUE VALUE © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 22. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 – 30 ¢/kWh VALUE VALUE Transmission 3 - 11 Energy © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 23. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 – 30 ¢/kWh VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 24. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 25. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0–1 Distribution System Customer Customer Customer Customer Customer © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 26. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Distribution System Customer Customer Customer Customer Transformer Substation Customer © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 27. STRESS REMOVAL NO PV PV at 10% Peak penetration 8760 hours 8760 hours Electrical consumption for one year Customer Customer Customer Customer Transformer Substation © R. Perez & T. Hoff. Customer
  • 28. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0 - 3+ Capacity Distribution System Customer Customer Customer Customer Transformer Substation Customer © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 29. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 30. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement US-Wide cost of outages: $100- 200 billion per year* 5-10% mitigated by PV *Gellings, C. W., and K. Yeager, (2004): Transforming the electric infrastructure. Physics Today, Dec. 2004. © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 31. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 32. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Coal generation cost: 9-25 cents per KWh Grid Security Non-shale natural gas: 3-6 cents per kWh 2-3 enhancement GHG mitigation alone: 2 – 100 cents per KWh Environment & Given New York and neighboring states energy mix >>> 3-6 Health © noliesradio.org © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 33. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health Long term societal value © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 34. 2016 2036 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 35. SOLAR 2016 2036 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 36. 2016 2036 DISCOUNT RATE The weight of future events on present decision making is discounted • Use a societal discount rate of 2% e.g., at 9% an event 30 years in the future • Conservatively assume a 2.5 increase on commodities over 30 years is worth only 5% of its future value. © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 37. 2016 2036 DISCOUNT RATE The weight of future events on present decision making is discounted • Use a societal discount rate of 2% e.g., at 9% an event 30 years in the future • Conservatively assume a 2.5 increase on commodities over 30 years is worth only 5% of its future value. © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 38. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 39. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 40. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid SecurityGermany & Ontario Experience: 2-3 enhancement • Solar implies more jobs than Environment & conventional energy 3-6 Health • 10 times per kWh Long -term • 2.5 sustained jobs per MW 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth Reduced unemployment, Enhanced confidence conducive to business development Increased tax revenues © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 41. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid SecurityGermany & Ontario Experience: 2-3 enhancement • Solar implies more jobs than Environment & conventional energy 3-6 Health • 10 times per kWh Long -term • 2.5 sustained jobs per MW 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth Reduced unemployment, 3+ Enhanced confidence conducive to business development Increased tax revenues $$ © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 42. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ High penetration © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 43. Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold 20 day sample of Summer New York City electrical load © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 44. Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold VARIABLE LOAD GENERATION BASE LOAD GENERATION © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 45. Solar Penetration: 3% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 46. 5% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 47. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 8% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 48. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 10% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 49. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 13% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 50. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 15% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 51. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 18% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 52. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 20% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 53. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 23% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 54. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 25% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 55. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 28% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 56. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 30% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 57. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 33% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 58. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 35% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 59. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 38% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 60. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 40% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 61. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 43% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 62. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 45% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 63. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 48% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 64. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 50% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 65. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 53% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 66. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 55% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 67. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 58% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 68. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 60% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 69. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 63% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 70. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 65% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 71. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 68% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 72. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 70% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 73. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 73% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 74. Cost of high penetration = cost of storage 75% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold Excess PV must be stored or lost © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 75. Cost of high penetration << 5 cents/kWh For penetration of up to 30% in New York © R. Perez & T. Hoff.
  • 76. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ High Penetration 0 – 5 up to 30% © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 77. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ High Penetration 0-5 TOTAL 15 - 30 15 – 41 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 78. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE UNACCOUNTED VALUE ITEMS: Transmission 6 - 11 Energy • Solar useful life >>30 years 0 - 5 Transmission Capacity • Reduction of international tensions and Distribution Energy 0-1 military expense required secure ever more Distribution limited energy paths into the US Capacity 0-3 • Dispersed energy resource is3 inherently more Fuel Price -5 Mitigation secure Grid Security • Economic growth beyond tax revenues 2-3 enhancement Environment & • Government incentives for fossil and nuclear 3 - 6 Health resources Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ High Penetration 0-5 TOTAL 15 - 30 15 – 41 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 79. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE UNACCOUNTED VALUE ITEMS: Transmission 6 - 11 Energy • Solar useful life >>30 years 0 - 5 Transmission Capacity • Reduction of international tensions and Distribution Energy 0-1 military expense required secure ever more Distribution limited energy paths into the US Capacity 0-3 • Dispersed energy resource is3 inherently more Fuel Price -5 Mitigation secure Grid Security • Economic growth beyond tax revenues 2-3 enhancement Environment & • Government incentives for fossil and nuclear 3 - 6 Health resources Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ High Penetration 0-5 TOTAL 15 - 30 15 – 41 ++ © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 80. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission Net meter 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy RECs 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Grants Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Tax effects Grid Security Auctions 2-3 enhancement Environment & FIT 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ Penetration Cost 0-5 TOTAL 15 - 30 15 – 41 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 81. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission Net meter 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy RECs 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Grants Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Tax effects Grid Security Auctions 2-3 enhancement Environment & FIT 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ Penetration Cost 0-5 TOTAL 15 - 30 15 – 41 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 82. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ High Penetration 0-5 TOTAL 15 - 30 15 – 41 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 83. ¢/kWh Developer Rate Payer Tax Payer Equipment 15 - 30 VALUE VALUE Transmission 6 - 11 Energy Transmission 0-5 Capacity Distribution Energy 0-1 Distribution 0-3 Capacity Fuel Price 3-5 Mitigation Grid Security 2-3 enhancement Environment & 3-6 Health Long -term 3-4 Societal Value Economic Growth 3+ High Penetration 0-5 TOTAL 15 - 30 15 – 41 © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 84. Penetration costs << 5c/kWh 30% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff. © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 85. Penetration costs > 80 c/kWh 75% Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © R. Perez & T. Hoff. © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 86. 1. LOAD MANAGEMENT © Richard Perez, et al.
  • 87. Solar Generation Firm capacity storage requirement Variable generation Excess PV storage requirement Base Load firm PV capacity threshlold © Richard Perez, et al.
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  • 96. renewable finite 1,2 70-120 WIND per year Waves11,3 215 0.2-2 total SOLAR 10 Natural Gas 1,8 23,000 per year 3 -11 per year OTEC1,4 240 total Petroleum 1,8 2 – 6 per year 2009 World energy use Biomass 1,5 16 TWy per year 3 – 4 per year 90-300 HYDRO 1,6 Total 0.3 – 2 per year TIDES 1 Geothermal1,7 0.3 per year 2050: 28 TW Uranium 1,9 900 Total reserve © R. Perez et al. COAL 1,8 © Richard Perez, et al.
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  • 98. Miles below the ocean floor lies enough oil to power the US for more than a decade… …and perhaps our best shot at energy independence Newsweek March 22, 2010
  • 99. Miles below the ocean floor lies enough oil to power the US for more than a decade… …and perhaps our best shot at energy independence Newsweek March 22, 2010
  • 100. Miles below the ocean floor lies enough oil to power the US for more than a decade… …and perhaps our best shot at energy independence Newsweek March 22, 2010
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