Framework for State-Level Renewable Energy Market Potential Studies

Research output: NRELTechnical Report

Abstract

State-level policymakers are relying on estimates of the market potential for renewable energy resources as they set goals and develop policies to accelerate the development of these resources. Therefore, accuracy of such estimates should be understood and possibly improved to appropriately support these decisions. This document provides a framework and next steps for state officials who require estimates of renewable energy market potential. The report gives insight into how to conduct a market potential study, including what supporting data are needed and what types of assumptions need to be made. The report distinguishes between goal-oriented studies and other types of studies, and explains the benefits of each.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages21
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/TP-6A2-46264

Keywords

  • energy analysis
  • energy markets
  • market potential study
  • NREL
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  • RE
  • renewable energy (RE)
  • renewable energy market potential
  • state policy
  • state policy makers

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