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Harness Location-Specific Energy Intelligence

global model

Pinpoint wind and solar project potential across 67,000 US sites

Solar Cost Curve

Solar LCOE incl. transmission costs, capex for new technologies, and land-siting constraints

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Marker size denotes potential capacity. Levelized cost of energy is described by the following color scale: green = low, yellow = medium, red = high. Zoom out to view nationwide opportunities.

Wind Cost Curve

Wind LCOE incl. transmission costs, capex for new technologies, and land-siting constraints

Model Components

  • Resources: Incorporates high-fidelity wind speed and solar irradiance data

  • Technology & Cost: Utilizes detailed assumptions for technology design and project finance

  • Siting Constraints: Accounts for physical, regulatory, and environmental restrictions

  • Grid Connection Cost: Models costs associated with grid interconnection

graph LR
  A[Wind Resource] --> E[Hourly Generation];
  D[Turbine Specs] --> E;
  E --> F[Site LCOE];
  H[Power Grid] --> I[Supply Curve];
  F --> I;
  G[Land Use] --> I;

Hardware Costs

The following technical and financial parameters serve as the baseline for the supply curve calculations. The model assumes a 30-year capital recovery period with capital expenditure estimates benchmarked for the year 2030.

Parameter Value
PV Array Nameplate 1 MW
PV Array Type 1-axis tracking
Tilt 0 degrees
System Losses 10.4%
Inverter Loading Ratio 1.34
Capacity Density 43 MWdc/km²
Capital Expenditures 1,042 (2021$/kWac)
Fixed O&M 18.4 (2021$/kWac/yr)
Fixed Charge Rate 0.06778
Parameter Value
Turbine Nameplate 6 MW
Rotor Diameter 170 m
Hub Height 115 m
System Losses Calculated
Capacity Density Calculated
Capital Expenditures 1,150 (2021$/kW)
Fixed O&M 27 (2021$/kW/yr)
Fixed Charge Rate 0.080373

Siting Constraints

While clear obstructions like highways and urban areas are easily excluded, the model also navigates more complex land-use challenges.

In the most restrictive scenario, the model applies environmental and national defense constraints in addition to standard exclusions for physical obstacles, protected lands, and regulatory setbacks.

Grid Connection Costs

The cost of connecting a project to the electrical grid is estimated by:

  1. Calculating the cost of a new spur line using a least-cost-path algorithm.

  2. Estimating associated network and substation upgrade costs.

Projects De-Risked

When scouting greenfield developments, this tool translates technical complexity into investment clarity.