An innovative approach for determining PV cost convergence in the 25 Solar America Cities

This presentation introduces the PV cost convergence calculator (PV CCC) developed under a contract supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Solar America Cities (SAC) program. The PV CCC is the first tool of its kind to provide a means to compare solar PV levelized costs and the timing of PV cost convergence with conventional energy sources for inter-city residential and commercial systems. The model reveals the specific impacts of various types of incentives on grid parity, and provides valuable input for strategic planning activities.