New York Distributed Energy Resource Performance Data Since 2001

NYSERDA's Distributed Energy Resources Integrated Data System contains performance data for technologies like Combined Heat and Power, fuel cells, and solar electric systems larger than 50 kW. The system provides hourly readings for each site, with historical databases updated nightly to include the previous day's data. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority maintains this web-based system, which includes data beginning in 2001.

Use Cases

• Analyze hourly performance data trends for specific technologies like Large Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems or Fuel Cell Systems.
• Compare energy output and operational patterns across multiple Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems sites.
• Calculate basis for incentive payments using performance data from NYSERDA-funded energy storage systems.
• Assess the real-world capacity and generation profiles of Anaerobic Digester Gas (ADG)-to-Electricity Systems.

Strengths

• Includes hourly readings for each system, providing high temporal resolution.
• Historical data coverage begins in 2001, offering a multi-year time series.
• Database is updated each night, ensuring recent data inclusion.
• Covers diverse DER technologies including CHP, ADG, fuel cells, storage, and large solar.

Limitations

• Performance data for energy storage systems is only available for NYSERDA-funded projects, not all operational systems.
• Specific row counts, column details, and data completeness metrics are not provided.
• Geographic coverage is limited to systems within New York State.

Provenance

Source

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Collection Method

Data reported from performance-based programs and systems funded by or reporting to NYSERDA.

Time Range

Beginning 2001 to present.

Freshness

Updated nightly.

Geography

New York State, USA.