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Caution: Photovoltaic system performance

predictions calculated by PVWatts®
include many inherent assumptions and
RESULTS
5,095 kWh per Year *
System output may range from 4,968 to 5,217kWh per year near this location.
uncertainties and do not reflect variations
between PV technologies nor site-specific
characteristics except as represented by Month Solar Radiation AC Energy Energy Value
PVWatts® inputs. For example, PV
modules with better performance are not ( kWh / m2 / day ) ( kWh ) ($)
differentiated within PVWatts® from
lesser performing modules. Both NREL
and private companies provide more January 2.26 233 26
sophisticated PV modeling tools (such as
the System Advisor Model at
http://sam.nrel.gov) that allow for more
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precise and complex modeling of PV
systems. March 4.13 424 47
The expected range is based on 30 years
of actual weather data at the given April 5.23 508 56
location and is intended to provide an
indication of the variation you might see.
For more information, please refer to this May 6.08 603 66
NREL report: The Error Report.
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Array Tilt 20°
The energy output range is based on
analysis of 30 years of historical weather
data for nearby , and is intended to
Array Azimuth 60°
provide an indication of the possible
interannual variability in generation for a System Losses 14%
Fixed (open rack) PV system at this
location.
Inverter Efficiency 96%

DC to AC Size Ratio 1.1

Economics

Average Cost of Electricity Purchased

0.11 $/kWh
from Utility

Performance Metrics

Capacity Factor 13.8%

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