Unlocking the Locational Value of DER 2016: Technology Strategies, Opportunities, and Markets
As the prices of distributed energy resources (DERs) have fallen and the deployment of these resources has increased, regulatory proceedings to determine their value have become increasingly contentious. Regulators and industry stakeholders seek to evaluate the value of not just solar, but also energy storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicle demand flexibility and demand response within the locational context of the electric grid.
The Evolution of Energy Resources Valuation