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RESULTS
Caution: Photovoltaic system performance predictions
calculated by PVWatts
include
many
inherent
Month
( kWh / m2 / day )
AC Energy
( kWh )
Energy Value
($)
January
3.05
427
45
February
3.75
465
49
March
4.29
580
61
April
5.05
631
66
May
5.57
687
72
June
5.52
653
68
July
5.80
690
72
August
5.14
620
65
September
4.92
580
61
October
4.29
549
57
November
2.86
371
39
December
2.28
319
33
4.38
6,572
$ 688
For
example,
PV
modules
with
better
Solar Radiation
Disclaimer:
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The
by
PVWatts
the
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Model
("Model")
Renewable
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REASONABLE
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ARE
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Requested Location
(TMY2) CHICAGO, IL
Latitude
41.78 N
Longitude
87.75 W
7.2 mi
5.1 kW
Module Type
Standard
Array Type
Array Tilt
45
Array Azimuth
180
System Losses
14.08%
Inverter Efficiency
96%
DC to AC Size Ratio
1.1
0.10 $/kWh
Initial Cost
3.70 $/Wdc
0.08 $/kWh
Selected Incentives
Capacity Based Incentives (CBI)
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Production Based Incentives (PBI)
These values can be compared to get an idea of the cost-effectiveness of this system. However, system costs, system financing
options (including 3rd party ownership) and complex utility rates can significantly change the relative value of the PV system.
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