While each array is unique, we follow industry-standard approaches for modeling system performance to calculate the energy production of an array. We bring these calculations together in an 8760 production report you can use to get financing for the project.
Sunlight and weather are extremely important to modeling system performance. HelioScope includes 8 of the most common weather data sources — and also lets you upload your own — to provide the most accurate environmental conditions for simulation.
Once the environmental conditions are set, HelioScope calculates the amount of sunlight that actually reaches the modules. We then transpose this number to get the diffuse irradiance necessary to calculate system performance.
Next, HelioScope calculates how each module will behave based on its underlying physics, the environmental conditions, and the location’s irradiance to determine each module’s maximum power point.
Finally, HelioScope calculates how interactions between series-connected modules and the behavior of the inverter affect energy yield. This is used to accurately determine the specific yield, performance ratio, and grid power of the project.
All of the steps in our simulations are based on research and analysis published by academic institutions and labs. They are not proprietary or secret.
We want you to feel as confident in our simulations as we do — so we published our research and approaches for everyone to see.
If another vendor tells you they offer similar accuracy, ask for proof. Then compare it for yourself.
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