System Advisor Model (SAM) Description
Photovoltaic systems can be used for small residential rooftops or large-scale utility-scale systems. Concentrating Solar Power systems are used for electric power generation. These include the power tower, parabolic trough and linear Fresnel. Projects that are connected to the grid at an interconnection points through power purchase agreements (PPA) are considered power purchase agreements. The project also earns revenue from power sales. A single owner, a partnership or a leaseback arrangement may own and operate the project. Third-party ownership refers to the installation of the system on customer's property. The system is owned by a separate entity (developer) and the host is paid for the power generated by it through a PPA agreement or lease agreement.
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Company:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Year Founded:
1977
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
sam.nrel.gov/
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