Performance Modeling
Abound Solar’s applications engineers and product designers support customers with performance simulation and system optimization. Abound Solar modules have been field-tested for energy yield and performance. Abound product has consistently out-performed simulated performance in a variety of real-world conditions.
The inputs of modeling are many and include:
- Location
- Weather file (global horizontal irradiation, ambient temperature, wind speed, relative humidity)
- Inverter type (for example: SMA SC500HE)
- String size
- Number of strings
- Array sticker value
- Module wattage
- Racking angle (typically based on latitude of system location)
- Shading considerations
- Appropriate losses
Modeling software is designed to give you an indication of the power you should expect from your solar array. Our trained professionals can offer assistance in modeling to help develop a strong understanding of the installation of the array. While no modeling software is perfect, actively collecting the above information will aid in developing an accurate model and therefore predict your revenues and satisfaction. Recommended modeling applications include PV*SOL and PVsyst.
