Resources
SEIA produces a variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. This data helps inform policymakers and business leaders alike on the current state of solar and where the industry is headed.
Form EIA-860 for Utility-Scale Plant Owners and Operators
Any owners or operators of grid-connected solar plants greater than 1 MW must complete Form EIA-860 by February 29th
Utility-Scale SolarSolar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) Markets: Status and Trends.
This paper examines experience in solar renewable energy certificate (SREC) markets in the United States. It describes how SREC markets function--key policy design provisions, eligible technologies, state and regional eligibility rules, solar alternative compliance payments, measurement and verification methods, long-term contracting provisions, and rate caps.
Rooftop Solar | Finance & TaxPolicymaker's Guide to Feed-in Tariff Policy Design.
Feed-in tariffs (FITs) are the most widely used renewable energy policy in the world for driving accelerating renewable energy (RE) deployment, accounting for a greater share of RE development than either tax incentives or renewable portfolio standard (RPS) policies.
Finance & TaxSolar Deployment System (SolarDS) Model: Documentation and Sample Results.
The Solar Deployment System (SolarDS) model is a bottom-up, market penetration model that simulates the potential adoption of photovoltaics (PV) on residential and commercial rooftops in the continental United States through 2030.
Rooftop Solar | Finance & Tax | Regulatory Policy | Solar TechnologiesIEA SHC report January 2013
IEA SHC report January 2013