The New York Independent System Operator on June 9 reported that New York set a new record for solar generation on June 3.
During the Noon hour on June 3, a combination of behind-the-meter (BTM) solar and front-of-the-meter (FTM) solar generated 5,661 megawatts (MW). BTM solar accounted for 5,131 MW and FTM solar accounted for 530 MW.
Together, BTM and FTM solar provided approximately 29 percent of New York’s electricity demand during the Noon hour.
The NYISO estimates BTM production by sampling data from thousands of solar installations throughout the state. The NYISO’s solar forecasting system uses these samples to estimate the impacts of BTM solar at look-ahead periods from 15 minutes to seven days.
The solar forecasting system also uses high-quality meteorological measurements from the University at Albany’s Mesonet, it noted.
Rich Dewey, President and CEO of the New York Independent System Operator said, “This new record highlights the increasingly important role solar is playing on the grid. These low-cost resources help shave peak demand, reduce emissions, and underscore the need for an all-of-the-above approach to energy development during the grid in transition.”
