Scribd
Upload
70 views1 page

Solar Project

This document provides sizing calculations for a proposed solar project in Spring Hope, FL. It lists derate factors used to calculate the overall DC to AC derate factor of 0.771. Solar panel specifications are provided for GE 185W panels, including dimensions, weight, and design voltage. NREL's PVWatts viewer estimates the monthly and annual AC energy output would be approximately 270 MWh if the solar array uses 1-axis tracking at a 35.9 degree tilt.

Uploaded by

Kevin J. Mills
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
70 views1 page

Solar Project

This document provides sizing calculations for a proposed solar project in Spring Hope, FL. It lists derate factors used to calculate the overall DC to AC derate factor of 0.771. Solar panel specifications are provided for GE 185W panels, including dimensions, weight, and design voltage. NREL's PVWatts viewer estimates the monthly and annual AC energy output would be approximately 270 MWh if the solar array uses 1-axis tracking at a 35.9 degree tilt.

Uploaded by

Kevin J. Mills
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Mills Engineering SPRING HOPE SOLAR Form xxx

1649 Smugglers Cove BASE CASE


Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 KJMills, PE
410 739-2127
SOLAR PROJECT SIZING
Doc No…
DERATE FACTOR Component Accepta SOLAR PANEL
Derate Values Range Manufacturer GE
PV module nameplate DC rating 0.95 0.80 - 1.05 Model
Inverter and Transformer 0.97 0.88 - 0.98 Crystal
Mismatch 0.98 0.97 - 0.995 Rating (watt) 185
Diodes and connections 0.995 0.99 - 0.997 Length 39.60
DC wiring 0.98 0.97 - 0.99 Width 25.70 Area (ft2) 7.1
AC wiring 0.99 0.98 - 0.993 Thickness (in.) 2.3
Soiling 0.95 0.30 - 0.995 Weight (lbs) lbs / ft2 roof load
System availability 0.98 0.00 - 0.995 Design Fall-Off Voltage 13.2
Shading 1 0.00 - 1.00
Sun-tracking 0.95 0.95 - 1.00
Age 1 0.70 - 1.00
OVERALL DC to AC derate factor 0.771

NREL'ss PVWATTS VIEWER


NREL INVERTER SIZING
1 Axis Tracking
Array Tilt 35.9
Solar AC
Radiation Energy
Month (kWh/m2/day) (kWh)
Jan 4.08 19319
Feb 4.57 19376
Mar 5.63 25644
Apr 6.07 25980
May 5.95 25370
Jun 6.07 24706
Jul 5.61 23488
Aug 5.22 21939
Sep 5.61 23193
Oct 5.42 23874
Nov 4.33 19022
Dec 3.90 18080
Year 5.21 269991

4/5/2011 page 1 of 1

You might also like