Where can we find the best data about solar energy generation?

Research into solar energy generation and use at the University of Sheffield provides some of the best data the UK has about real-time estimates of the generation from the GB PV fleet to the energy industry.

Is there a data gap in solar photovoltaic deployment statistics?

This paper sets out the current methodology for producing solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment statistics. It highlights suspected data gaps in the current approach, (e.g. some unsubsidised commercial scale installations between 50 kW and 1 MW capacity).

Why do we monitor the generation of solar energy in the UK?

We monitor the generation of solar energy in the UK to further establish clean, increasingly efficient and inexpensive solar energy as a key part of the energy generation mix.

What is data on renewable power capacity?

Data on renewable power capacity represents the maximum net generating capacity of power plants and other installations that use renewable energy sources to produce electricity. For most countries and technologies, the data reflects the capacity installed and connected at the end of the calendar year.

How is electricity data collected?

Data is collected from multi-country datasets (EIA, Eurostat, BP, UN) as well as national sources (e.g China data from the National Bureau of Statistics). Our yearly electricity data is kept up to date throughout the year and is regularly amended with the latest available data.

What is solar energy cost analysis?

Solar energy cost analysis examines hardware and non-hardware (soft) manufacturing and installation costs, including the effect of policy and market impacts. Solar energy data analysis examines a wide range of issues such as solar adoption trends and the performance and reliability of solar energy generation facilities.