Platts has launched reported US NYISO electric behind-the-meter solar generation RPI data

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched actual behind-the-meter solar data for the calculation of its Renewable Penetration Index for the US New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

The change was implemented started on Oct. 2, 2023, which was previously planned for Sept. 15, 2023.

Platts has made this change to provide increased transparency of the solar penetration in the NYISO generation mix.

The change allows Platts to publish solar RPI calculations for peak and off-peak, as well as data as reported by the ISO for daily hours 1-24.

The change affects the daily calculations published in Megawatt Daily, Energy Trader, on Platts real-time fixed pages PEA 904, AGP 2904, on Platts Dimensions Pro, and in the Platts price database under the following codes:

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