SAM - NREL's System Advisor Model

[svetz]

NREL's System Advisor Model is the best tool ever. It's like they put Will in a box. Covers panel degradation, inflation, local weather conditions, local utility prices, etc. Takes a bit to learn but it's really useful for what if scenarios.


sam.nrel.gov

Also, from CA, there's a great list of technical panel details here: www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/equipment/pv_modules.php

 

[svetz]

New version has been released. Actually, since 2019 there's been a number of new releases! ; -)

Download - System Advisor Model - SAM

The System Advisor Model (SAM) is a performance and financial model designed to estimate the cost of energy for grid-connected power projects.

sam.nrel.gov