M.S. Energy Policy and Climate
Johns Hopkins University
Courses
Wind Energy: Science, Technology, and Policy
Energy and Climate Finance
U.S. Offshore Energy: Policy, Science, and Technology
Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance
Principles and Applications of Energy Technology
Principles and Applications of Energy Technology II
Science of Climate Change and Its Impact
Research Design for Capstone Projects in Energy
Wind Energy: Science, Technology, and Policy
Energy and Climate Finance
U.S. Offshore Energy: Policy, Science, and Technology
Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance
Principles and Applications of Energy Technology
Principles and Applications of Energy Technology II
Science of Climate Change and Its Impact
Research Design for Capstone Projects in Energy
Capstone
A qualitative analysis of the short- and long-term impact of residential solar photovoltaic systems on meeting carbon reduction goals in the electric power sector.
Abstract
With the recent sharp increase in growth of residential solar photovoltaic systems, this capstone examines the current understanding of what the integration of these systems means for the electric power system’s ability to de-carbonize. Determining any significant consequences residential solar systems have in de-carbonizing the electric power sector should be acknowledged and taken into account in their value proposition. Recent studies on the costs and benefits of residential solar systems and the value of these resources were reviewed as well as interviews conducted with electric power sector experts representing perspectives from electric utilities, independent energy developers, state regulators, the solar industry, government energy researchers, and private energy research and consulting. While there is a good understanding of the potential short-term benefits of residential solar photovoltaic systems, there is difficulty valuing those costs and benefits to the electric sector and there is little understanding of the long-term effects growing levels of these residential systems means for the electric sector in meeting demands of incorporating greater amounts of variable renewable energy generation. A better understanding of the value of the short- and long-term costs and benefits of residential solar photovoltaic systems is needed to encourage residential system adoption rates that allow for de-carbonization goals of the electric power sector to be met efficiently and cost effectively.
Advisors: Dr. Daniel Zachary, Ph.D.; Dr. Scott Baker, Ph. D.
Full Capstone
A qualitative analysis of the short- and long-term impact of residential solar photovoltaic systems on meeting carbon reduction goals in the electric power sector.
Abstract
With the recent sharp increase in growth of residential solar photovoltaic systems, this capstone examines the current understanding of what the integration of these systems means for the electric power system’s ability to de-carbonize. Determining any significant consequences residential solar systems have in de-carbonizing the electric power sector should be acknowledged and taken into account in their value proposition. Recent studies on the costs and benefits of residential solar systems and the value of these resources were reviewed as well as interviews conducted with electric power sector experts representing perspectives from electric utilities, independent energy developers, state regulators, the solar industry, government energy researchers, and private energy research and consulting. While there is a good understanding of the potential short-term benefits of residential solar photovoltaic systems, there is difficulty valuing those costs and benefits to the electric sector and there is little understanding of the long-term effects growing levels of these residential systems means for the electric sector in meeting demands of incorporating greater amounts of variable renewable energy generation. A better understanding of the value of the short- and long-term costs and benefits of residential solar photovoltaic systems is needed to encourage residential system adoption rates that allow for de-carbonization goals of the electric power sector to be met efficiently and cost effectively.
Advisors: Dr. Daniel Zachary, Ph.D.; Dr. Scott Baker, Ph. D.
Full Capstone
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