This tool estimates the monthly PV generation from a system given its location, orientation and tilt. By entering the details of a system (e.g your home system) this profiler tool will predict how much energy your system will generate for each month of a generic year.
Details entered (click to hide)
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Latitude
(Degrees)
Longitude
(Degrees)
Orientation/Azimuth
(Degrees)
Tilt
(Degrees)
Array Size
(kWp)
Predictions (submit your inputs for predictions)
Degradation of a system over time can be accounted for by selecting a degradation rate below. Initial generation predictions assume a linear degradation rate of 0.8% per year.
Data Sources (click to expand)
- Real generation data used in developing the model and in the neighbour comparisons is supplied by the Microgen Database.
- The Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) provides a map-based inventory of solar energy resource and assessment of the electricity generation from photovoltaic systems in Europe, Africa, and South-West Asia. It is commonly used by installers to supplement the MCS prediction. "SARAH" is the more recent tool and uses satellite based irradiance data.
Disclaimer: This tool is the result of ongoing research. Sheffield Solar is
developing the methodology, software and presentation, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the
values it provides.
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