http://coimbra.ucsd.edu/publications/papers/2013_Inman_Pedro_Coimbra.pdf

Solar forecasting methods for renewable energy integration

Integration of solar energy into the electricity network is becoming essential because of its continually increasing growth in usage. An efficient use of the fluctuating energy output of photovoltaic (PV) systems requires reliable forecast information. In fact, this integration can offer a better quality of service if the solar irradiance variation can be predicted with great accuracy. This paper presents an in-depth review of the current methods used to forecast solar irradiance in order to facilitate selection of the appropriate forecast method according to needs. The study starts with a presentation of statistical approaches and techniques based on cloud images. Next numerical weather prediction or NWP models are detailed before discussing hybrid models. Finally, we give indications for future solar irradiance forecasting approaches dedicated to the management of small-scale insular grids.

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Review of solar irradiance forecasting methods and a proposition for small-scale insular grids

Solar photovoltaic generation forecasting methods: A review

http://coimbra.ucsd.edu/publications/papers/2012_Pedro_Coimbra.pdf

Assessment of forecasting techniques for solar power production with no exogenous inputs

Renewable energy is a promising alternative to fossil fuel-based energy, but its development can require a complex set of environmental tradeoffs. A recent increase in solar energy systems, especially large, centralized installations, underscores the urgency of understanding their environmental interactions. Synthesizing literature across numerous disciplines, we review direct and indirect environmental impacts - both beneficial and adverse - of utility-scale solar energy (USSE) development, including impacts on biodiversity, land-use and land-cover change, soils, water resources, and human health. Additionally, we review feedbacks between USSE infrastructure and land-atmosphere interactions and the potential for USSE systems to mitigate climate change. Several characteristics and development strategies of USSE systems have low environmental impacts relative to other energy systems, including other renewables. We show opportunities to increase USSE environmental co-benefits, the permitting and regulatory constraints and opportunities of USSE, and highlight future research directions to better understand the nexus between USSE and the environment. Increasing the environmental compatibility of USSE systems will maximize the efficacy of this key renewable energy source in mitigating climatic and global environmental change. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

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Environmental impacts of utility-scale solar energy

http://solar.ucsd.edu/urquhart/urquhart_Intra-hour%20forecasting%20ASES.pdf

Intra-hour forecasting with a total sky imager at the UC San Diego solar energy testbed

https://escholarship.org/content/qt5gc029m1/qt5gc029m1.pdf

High-resolution urban thermal sharpener (HUTS)

https://escholarship.org/content/qt7jz967qq/qt7jz967qq.pdf?t=mzjjzf

Anthony Dominguez

Papers

Intra-hour forecasting with a total sky imager at the UC San Diego solar energy testbed

High-resolution urban thermal sharpener (HUTS)

Effects of solar photovoltaic panels on roof heat transfer