This resource evaluates several options to reduce and eliminate the decline in the value of wind and solar PV technology, as a previous study had quantified the decline as penetration levels increased. Researchers found that largest increase in the value of PV at high penetration levels comes from assuming that low-cost bulk power storage is an investment option. Other attractive options, particularly at more modest penetration levels, include real-time pricing and technology diversity.

DateMarch 2014                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
TopicSolar Basics & Educating Consumers; Financing, Incentives and Market Analysis
SubprogramSoft Costs
AuthorLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

http://emp.lbl.gov/publications/strategies-mitigating-reduction-economic-value-variable-generation-increasing-penetrati