Study Settings
Additional settings are available by select the Settings option in the top right of the Solar Analysis dialog.
Most of these settings apply to PV Analysis study types.
A. For PV Analysis studies, the Analysis Period will be automatically set to Full Annual. For Custom analysis studies, you can choose to use Sun Settings, or a Full Annual analysis.
B. Data having to do with building performance and utility will be used to calculate energy offset predictions and energy cost savings for PV Analysis study types.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Building Area | Your building area in m2 |
| Building Energy | Energy Use Intensity (EUI) for your project in kWh/m2/year |
| Electricity Cost | Electricity costs in $/kWh |
| % escalation | Escalation rate as % |
C. Settings related to PV panels can be defined as well and will be used to calculate energy production and payback periods.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | Select from 3 types of panels: 16.0% $2.86/Installed Watt, 18.6% $3.06/Installed Watt, 20.4% $3.47/Installed Watt |
| Coverage | Percent of selected surface area covered with PV panels: 10-100% |
| Payback Filter | Payback limit: 1-50 years |
D. The Analysis Grid can be defined for all analysis types. It specifies the density of the analysis grid. Note that the smaller the analysis grid (“Fine”), the longer the analysis will take to complete.
E. After you’ve defined the appropriate settings, select Apply, and the setting will be included next time you select Update.