State Grid Photovoltaic Panel Official Website Query

What is the US large-scale solar photovoltaic database?

The U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database provides the locations and array boundaries of U.S. ground-mounted photovoltaic facilities, with capacity of 1 megawatt or more.

Are PV systems interconnected to the grid?

While the number of PV systems interconnected to the grid has increased significantly over the last decade, only recently have PV systems been installed in major metropolitan areas and tied to electric distribution secondary network systems (networks).

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.

Does California have a streamlined solar permit process?

rActicE Streamlined Permitting in CaliforniaCalifornia’s Expedited Solar Permitting Act(AB 2188), which went into effect in 2015, requires Califor ia AHJs to provide an expe-dited solar permitting process for residential rooftop PV systems. The law requires sub-stantial conformance by local governments wi

What is the energy trust rating system for Solar Contractors?

In February 2017, Energy Trust of Oregon will launch a rating system for solar contractors. The rating system wil evaluate solar contractors based on program service, quality service, and customer service.

Do solar photovoltaic systems increase public safety?

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - Office of the State Fire Marshal (CAL FIRE-OSFM), local fire departments, and the solar photovoltaic industry have developed a guideline for installations to increase public safety for all structures equipped with solar photovoltaic systems.