What is solar-plus-storage?
For solar-plus-storage—the pairing of solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage technologies—NREL researchers study and quantify the unique economic and grid benefits reaped by distributed and utility-scale systems. Much of NREL's current energy storage research is informing solar-plus-storage analysis.
How does solar-plus-storage affect energy systems?
Solar-plus-storage shifts some of the solar system's output to evening and night hours and provides other grid benefits. NREL employs a variety of analysis approaches to understand the factors that influence solar-plus-storage deployment and how solar-plus-storage will affect energy systems.
Are solar-plus-storage projects economically viable?
Technology cost and utility rate structure are key drivers of economic viability of solar and storage systems. This paper explores the economics of solar-plus-storage projects for commercial-scale, behind-the-meter applications. It provides insight into the near-term and future solar-plus-storage market opportunities across the U.S.
Are solar-plus-storage systems a key pillar of energy transition?
As the global climate crisis intensifies and renewable energy technologies advance, Solar-Plus-Storage systems are emerging as a core pillar of energy transition. These systems are not just tools for households and businesses to reduce electricity costs—they are essential for grid stability, energy independence, and achieving net-zero carbon goals.
Is energy storage a viable option for utility-scale solar energy systems?
Energy storage has become an increasingly common component of utility-scale solar energy systems in the United States. Much of NREL's analysis for this market segment focuses on the grid impacts of solar-plus-storage systems, though costs and benefits are also frequently considered.
Will increasing utility rates increase solar-plus-storage savings?
This suggests that, similar to falling technology costs, increasing utility rates will result in a larger number of solar-plus-storage systems, larger system sizes, and increased savings from each system. On average, savings were highest for projects that combined both solar and storage (see Fig. 13 ).
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