System Capacity |  |  |  |

The system capacity depends on technology being modeled. Note that Solar Advisor converts the capacity value to kW before using it in the calculation.

Table 40. Rated system capacity values for each technology.

Technology | System Capacity | Input Page
PV SAM Performance Models | Total Array Power (Wdc) | Array
PV PVWatts | DC Rating (kW) | PVWatts Solar Array
CSP Parabolic Trough | Rated Turbine Net Capacity (MWe) | Power Block
CSP Power Tower | Nameplate Capacity (MWe) | Power Cycle
CSP Dish Stirling | Total Capacity (kW) | Solar Field
Generic Fossil | Nameplate Capacity (kWe) | Fossil Plant