Abstract
The goal of the study was to understand how electric cooperatives can design equitable solar photovoltaic (PV) projects consistent with the goals of their organizations. To understand the possibilities for equitable solar deployment, the project team carefully defined cross-subsidy by delving into the multi-level structure of electric cooperatives. Understanding that utilities and analysts apply different cost-categorization perspectives was key to developing a transparent analytic model that traces the economic value flows of new solar PV projects across the tiers of a cooperative system.
Original language | American English |
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Publisher | National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) |
Number of pages | 37 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MinnesotaNREL Publication Number
- NREL/SR-7A40-90024
Keywords
- co-ops
- electric cooperatives
- equity
- subsidy