Solar Utilization Performance and Reliability Benchmarking Tool

This document is a technical report detailing the SUPER project, which focuses on the Solar Utilization, Performance, and Reliability benchmarking effort. The project aims to quantitatively benchmark performance and reliability across the photovoltaic (PV) industry by analyzing participant solar data using innovative data analytical methods. It outlines the need for standardized metrics to facilitate comparisons and derive value from the vast amount of data collected by individual owners. The report describes how the SUPER project seeks to collect and analyze data in a standardized manner while maintaining the anonymity of the owners. It also discusses the expected benefits for data sharing participants, including the ability to visualize and compare their solar fleets' performance against an anonymized industry database. The document further explains the project approach, deliverables, and the expected contributions from funders, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and data sharing in improving energy production models and overall efficiency in the PV industry.