Solar Irradiance Methodology (SIM)
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Clean Energy Regulator is exploring a future opportunity for the Solar Irradiance Methodology (SIM). This ICT and software purchasing initiative seeks services to support automated calculation of Large-scale Generation Certificate (LGC) entitlements for solar power stations using solar irradiance data. The work requires capability in solar data analytics, photovoltaic performance modelling, or regulatory software relevant to Australia's Renewable Energy Target scheme. The opportunity spans multiple regions across all Australian states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- The Clean Energy Regulator has flagged a future opportunity relating to the Solar Irradiance Methodology (SIM), an ICT and software initiative to support automated calculation of LGC entitlements for solar power stations.
- ICT and software services are required to support automated calculation of Large-scale Generation Certificate (LGC) entitlements for solar power stations using solar irradiance data.
- Capability in solar data analytics, photovoltaic (PV) performance modelling, or regulatory software relevant to Australia's Renewable Energy Target scheme.
- The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is the procuring agency for this opportunity.
- The opportunity covers multiple regions across all Australian states and territories, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
- This opportunity is categorised under Information & Communication Technology and Software Purchasing & Leasing Supply.
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