Photovoltaic energy storage distribution map

Are solar photovoltaic map services free?

Map services and data downloaded from the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database are free and in the public domain.

How many large-scale solar photovoltaic facilities are in the United States?

Scientific Data 10, Article number: 760 (2023) Cite this article Over 4,400 large-scale solar photovoltaic (LSPV) facilities operate in the United States as of December 2021, representing more than 60 gigawatts of electric energy capacity.

How many large-scale solar photovoltaic (LSPV) facilities are there?

Over 4,400 large-scale solar photovoltaic (LSPV) facilities operate in the United States as of December 2021, representing more than 60 gigawatts of electric energy capacity. Of these, over 3,900 are ground-mounted LSPV facilities with capacities of 1 megawatt direct current (MW dc) or more.

Where can I find solar resource data?

Explore solar resource data via our online geospatial tools and downloadable maps and data sets. Access our tools to explore solar geospatial data for the contiguous United States and several international regions and countries.

Who sourced EPA matrix data for agrivoltaic sites?

From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Gail Mosey was instrumental in sourcing and providing advice on the use of the EPA Matrix data, Jordan Macnick provided important advice and data for agrivoltaic sites, and Jianyu Gu officially reviewed the data release and Joe Rand reviewed this manuscript.