Innovations in Wind and Solar PV Financing

Cory, K. ; Coughlin, J. ; Jenkin, T. ; Pater, J. ; Swezey, B.

关键词: BUSINESS;    ECONOMICS;    ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY;    FINANCING;    FOSSIL FUELS;    SECURITY;    VOLATILITY NREL;    INNOVATIVE FINANCING;    RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES;    RECS;    RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD;    RPS;    POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS;    PPAS;    INVESTORY-OWNED UTILITIES;    SOLAR PV;    PHOTOVOLTAICS;    WIND;    ANALYSIS;    Energy Analysis;   

DOI  :  10.2172/924986
RP-ID  :  NREL/TP-670-42919
PID  :  OSTI ID: 924986
Others  :  TRN: US200809%%723

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

There is growing national interest in renewable energy development based on the economic, environmental, and security benefits that these resources provide. Historically, greater development of our domestic renewable energy resources has faced a number of hurdles, primarily related to cost, regulation, and financing. With the recent sustained increase in the costs and associated volatility of fossil fuels, the economics of renewable energy technologies have become increasingly attractive to investors, both large and small. As a result, new entrants are investing in renewable energy and new business models are emerging. This study surveys some of the current issues related to wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy project financing in the electric power industry, and identifies both barriers to and opportunities for increased investment.