AO Prospect introduces new updates that focus on improving renewable energy project management. These enhancements offer simplified project initiation, access to updated Solar Weighted Average LMP and Interconnection Queue Data, and new U.S. and Germany-specific layers. Read the article and learn how to use the new updates in your projects.

United States Releases

Start a new project in just a few clicks and view project portfolio right from the home page

Based on your feedback, we’ve made significant updates to streamline creating new projects. From the Portfolio View home page, view previously created projects in your company’s portfolio, including favorites, recently viewed, etc. and create a project in just a few clicks. 

Tip: Ready to add substations or lines to your project? From within your new project, use the Add Grid option in the left sidebar to get started.

Locational Marginal Price (LMP) Data Updates 

Solar Weighted Average LMP data is now available in the AO LMP premium dataset. You can evaluate the economic viability of your solar projects by utilizing Solar Weighted Average price data. Choose locations with favorable pricing trends during peak solar generation times to aid your site selection process. Our Solar Weighted Average data is available nationwide, calculated by combining historical hourly LMP data solar production curve data. 

Are you interested in LMP data? Reach out to support@andersonopt.com for a demo!

Interconnection Queue Data

The ‘Interconnection Requests by County’ layer has been updated. You can drill down to see more details about all projects in the queue, including: Queue Status, Transmission Owners, Project Developers, Project Capacity, and more. To see more, click the ‘Interconnection Requests by County’ layer inside the layer catalog. This detailed queue data is now available for free across the US. 

New U.S. Nationwide Layers 

• BLM PLSS (BLM) 

• HUD Opportunity Zones (HUD GIS - Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R))

• National Monuments & Conservation Areas (BLM)

• 2024 MSAs/non-MSAs that only meet the FFE Threshold (DOE)

• 30C Tax Credit Eligibility (DOE/Argonne)

• 48C Tax Credits (DOE/NETL) - Refreshed

European Releases

Start a new project in just a few clicks and view project portfolio right from the home page

Just like the U.S. users, Europeans can effortlessly manage project portfolios directly from the Portfolio View home page. You can view previously initiated projects, favorites, and recently viewed items, allowing you to create a new project in just a few clicks.

Tip: Ready to add substations or lines to your project? From within your new project, use the Add Grid option in the left sidebar to get started.

New Germany Layers 

• State Development Plans: Hessen, Sachen, Schleswig Holstein, Brandenburg

• Regional Plans: Rheinland-Pfalz, Brandenburg, Sachsen, Hessen, Bayern

Coming Soon!

• UK Planning Application Layer 

Conclusion

AO Prospect ensures you have the tools and information needed for successful renewable project development by simplifying project initiation and providing comprehensive, up-to-date data alongside expanded geographical coverage. Follow our updates and do not miss out on new application layers in the US and Europe!