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Sean Ong

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Sean Ong is a member of the Energy Forecasting and Modeling Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.

Energy Analyst
On staff since August 2008
Phone number: 303-384-7451
E-mail: sean.ong@nrel.gov

Analysis expertise

  • Technical, policy, and economic analysis and modeling of photovoltaic (PV) systems
  • Analysis of land use requirements of solar and wind energy systems
  • Interaction between utility rate structures and PV systems
  • Renewable energy analysis and tool development using Microsoft VBA and MatLab

Primary research interests

  • Potential of PV in national energy markets
  • Economic and technical optimization of small, medium, and large scale PV installations
  • Large scale deployment of various renewable energy technologies

Education and background training

  • B.S. in physics, Seattle Pacific University, 2008

Prior work experience

  • Laboratory Assistant, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, Seattle, WA (2006-2008)
  • Technology Coordinator, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Tacoma, WA (2005 - 2006)

Selected publications

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Denholm, P., M. Hand, M. Jackson, and S. Ong. (2009). "Land Use Requirements of Modern Wind Power Plants in the United States." NREL Report No. TP-6A2-45834.

Doris, E., S. Ong, and O. Van Geet. (2009). "Rate Analysis of Two Photovoltaic Systems in San Diego." NREL Report No. TP-6A2-43537.

Full list of Sean Ong publications (NREL)

Personal interests/hobbies
Inventing, outdoor activities, biking, table tennis, traveling, renewable energy

 

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