Applying artificial intelligence to energy challenges

In our webinar, DNV and Southern Company discussed errors in PV simulations caused by hourly resolution weather data and DNV’s method for correcting the hourly modeling error. At the end of the webinar, attendees will understand: What hourly modeling error is and the evidence for its existence DNV’s method for correcting the hourly modeling error How the hourly modeling correction varies with project location and specifications

This presentation is one in a series on financing tools and examining the role of state clean energy funds as equity investors in emerging clean energy companies. Guest speakers addressed the following questions: 1) when and why it is appropriate for a ratepayer-supported clean energy fund to invest in clean energy business; 2) should a fund do this on its own, outsource its investments to a private venture capital firm; or invest in a clean energy vc or private equity fund; 3) where can limited state investment dollars be most effective and best complement private venture capital activities. In this webinar, Lauren Burrows (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center) reviewed MassCEC's mission and its role in advancing clean technology and creating jobs in the clean energy sector.

The march for low-cost solar shows no sign of halting, with developers and IPPs increasingly quoting aggressively low prices, particularly across growing solar regions such as India, Latin America and MENA. With module prices found to be rising, and record-low PPAs squeezing profitability, is the solar industry getting its sums right? Under this tough new financial climate, is there a mismatch between what solar developers and financiers want, and what diligent EPCs can realistically deliver? This webinar, co-hosted by Indian-headquartered EPC Sterling & Wilson, attempts to address these questions, examining whether there is a widespread misunderstanding between the various stakeholders about the true viable cost of solar plant development.

Ever considered generating your own renewable heat? Technology like biomass boilers, ground source heat pumps and solar thermal systems can help reduce your bills, give you a warmer home and cut your carbon footprint.