ShaneLogic/cdte-utility-scale-benchmarking
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Benchmark CdTe (Cadmium Telluride) utility-scale solar projects against historical deployment metrics, pricing benchmarks, and PPA rates. Use this skill when analyzing or comparing CdTe utility project costs, evaluating project feasibility, or establishing baseline pricing for CdS/CdTe technology deployments.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- cdte-utility-scale-benchmarking
- description:
- Benchmark CdTe (Cadmium Telluride) utility-scale solar projects against historical deployment metrics, pricing benchmarks, and PPA rates. Use this skill when analyzing or comparing CdTe utility project costs, evaluating project feasibility, or establishing baseline pricing for CdS/CdTe technology deployments.
CdTe Utility-Scale Benchmarking
When to Use
- Benchmarking CdTe utility-scale solar projects
- Evaluating project costs against historical deployments
- Establishing baseline pricing for CdS/CdTe technology
- Comparing PPA rates for utility-scale installations
Prerequisites
- Project data records for comparison
- Understanding of CdTe/CdS technology specifications
Benchmarking Procedure
1. Establish Global Deployment Context
- Compare project scale against global installed base (>2 GW deployed as of reference period)
- Verify project falls within utility-scale category
2. Compare Against Key Metrics
- Pricing Benchmarks: Compare $/W or €/kW against historical installations
- PPA Rates: Evaluate power purchase agreement rates (cents/kWh)
- Project Scale: Assess capacity relative to reference projects
3. Reference Historical Installations
Use the following key projects as benchmarks:
- Waldpolenz, Germany (40 MW at €3,250/kW)
- Blythe, CA (7.5 MW with 12¢/kWh PPA)
- Southern California Edison (250 MW at $3.50/W with incentives)
4. Output Benchmark Results
Generate comparison showing:
- Project cost per Watt/kW
- PPA rate per kWh
- Relative positioning against historical benchmarks
Constraints
- Metrics reflect deployments up to the reference period (2007-2008 context)
- Pricing may include tax incentives or regional subsidies
- Adjust for inflation and market conditions when applying to current projects
Output Format
Return benchmark pricing ($/W or €/kW) and PPA rates (cents/kWh) with context on how the project compares to historical installations.
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