REopt Lite Adds a Fresh Dimension: Combined Heat and Power
Feb. 8, 2021
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory s (NREL s) free online REopt Lite™ web tool has been used to perform feasibility analyses for grid-connected photovoltaics, wind, and battery storage for several years running. The tool crunches tailored facility data (including utility rates, billing history, and local weather) to help users identify optimal system sizes and battery dispatch strategies that minimize energy costs. REopt Lite can also be used to estimate how long a system can sustain critical loads during a grid outage, informing resiliency strategies.
In its latest release, the REopt Lite team, which includes NREL and partners at Colorado