Photovoltaic project analysis tools
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A cash flow calculator for PV projects
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More than a dozen variables can be entered to calculate the effective return of a photovoltaic ('PV') project, e.g. fixed cost, running cost (lease, insurance), financing cost. You can select whether to finance with an annuity, or a simple loan where you build up reserves as you go. There is a tutorial.
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Solar irradiation map
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Solar irradiation averages are presented on a map. The data is from the University of Massachusettes Amherst, Lowell Solar Energy Engineering.