System Advisor Model (SAM)
Developer or Source:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Based on specification that users enter, the System Advisor Model (SAM) estimates the performance and cost of energy estimates for grid-connected systems. SAM also models projects both from the consumer side of the meter and utility side. It is based on technology databases developed by NREL. It conducts financial models for residential, commercial and utility-scale projects. It is best suited for project managers and engineers, policy analysts, technology developers, and researchers.
Region:
North America
Sectors and Topics:
Energy Efficiency
Scale:
Project-Level
Expertise Level:
Practitioner
Resource Type:
Analysis Tools
Cost:
No
Guidance:
Manual: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/61019.pdf
Inputs Needed:
installation costs
number of modules and inverters
Analysis period
Tax and cash incentives
Outputs Provided:
Performance models
Financial models
Languages:
English
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