Solar output scenario
Model energy from panel capacity, entered peak-sun hours, and system losses.
How this works
Energy = rated kW × peak-sun-hours/day × days × (1 − loss fraction).
Example
Using the example inputs, scenario generation is 480 kWh.
- Array rated capacity
- 5 kW
- Peak-sun-hours per day
- 4 hours
- System loss fraction
- 20 %
- Days
- 30 days
- Value of each generated kWh
- 0.2 currency/kWh
- Scenario generation
- 480 kWh
Scope and assumptions
User assumptions only, not a site forecast, quote or guaranteed savings. Export tariffs, shade, weather, seasonal changes, storage and installation costs are excluded.
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