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System Advisor Model (SAM)

General SAM How-To 3376 topics

Forum for SAM users to discuss how to use the software to model different kinds of renewable energy systems, financial structures, sources of input data, and any other questions or comments about SAM.

Subject	Replies / Views	Last Post
PTC Topic started 03 Jul 2019 16:02, by pgilman Last Post 08 Jul 2019 14:55 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1331	Last Post by pgilman 08 Jul 2019 14:55
Parametric and Statistical Analysis Topic started 03 Jul 2019 17:17, by pgilman Last Post 03 Jul 2019 17:17 by pgilman	Replies:0 Views:2967	Last Post by pgilman 03 Jul 2019 17:17
Unresolvable NaN error in the heat loss calculations Topic started 03 Jul 2019 14:10, by ms9876789 Last Post 03 Jul 2019 17:01 by pgilman	Replies:3 Views:974	Last Post by pgilman 03 Jul 2019 17:01
A more targeted macOS dark mode workaround Topic started 03 Jul 2019 14:37, by mreimer Last Post 03 Jul 2019 15:57 by pgilman	Replies:3 Views:1449	Last Post by pgilman 03 Jul 2019 15:57
Determining percentage of PV power produced in each time-of-use rate period Topic started 02 Jul 2019 23:59, by burkeoneal Last Post 03 Jul 2019 15:47 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:774	Last Post by pgilman 03 Jul 2019 15:47
Adjusting Weather Data Topic started 04 Nov 2016 14:21, by lwkerber Last Post 02 Jul 2019 19:54 by pgilman	Replies:4 Views:1353	Last Post by pgilman 02 Jul 2019 19:54
methodology for PV system Topic started 01 Jul 2019 16:14, by nad9233 Last Post 02 Jul 2019 15:49 by pgilman	Replies:3 Views:1009	Last Post by pgilman 02 Jul 2019 15:49
How to import 3D sketch pro file into SAM Topic started 01 Jul 2019 04:51, by aeosenergiea Last Post 01 Jul 2019 17:03 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:2071	Last Post by pgilman 01 Jul 2019 17:03
sCO2 Cycle for power tower Topic started 26 Jun 2019 10:48, by dhinesht88 Last Post 28 Jun 2019 16:26 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:878	Last Post by pgilman 28 Jun 2019 16:26
Adding new turbine to .csv file Topic started 23 Jun 2019 21:13, by jbuttles Last Post 25 Jun 2019 19:07 by pgilman	Replies:2 Views:1483	Last Post by pgilman 25 Jun 2019 19:07
Variation of Round Trip Efficiency with Battery SOC range Topic started 19 Jun 2019 11:37, by Arunjoshy Last Post 24 Jun 2019 23:37 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1671	Last Post by pgilman 24 Jun 2019 23:37
Combine Cases Macro doesn't work anymore. Topic started 26 Mar 2018 21:11, by pedroaquino Last Post 24 Jun 2019 23:07 by pgilman 1 2	Replies:8 Views:2269	Last Post by pgilman 24 Jun 2019 23:07
Using SAM to Model Solar-Steam Generator Topic started 13 Jun 2019 12:58, by Alfred Last Post 18 Jun 2019 13:59 by pgilman	Replies:4 Views:1092	Last Post by pgilman 18 Jun 2019 13:59
Annual Revenue from kWh wholesale back to grid (lifetime analysis) Topic started 17 Jun 2019 20:31, by hhundt Last Post 17 Jun 2019 20:43 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1218	Last Post by pgilman 17 Jun 2019 20:43
Modeling DC Optimizers with Multiple MPPT Feature Topic started 18 Oct 2018 21:35, by Michael La Marca Last Post 10 Jun 2019 22:43 by winksaville 1 2	Replies:7 Views:4617	Last Post by winksaville 10 Jun 2019 22:43
Learning resources Topic started 03 Jun 2019 19:16, by winksaville Last Post 10 Jun 2019 21:05 by pgilman 1 2	Replies:9 Views:5083	Last Post by pgilman 10 Jun 2019 21:05
Parabolic through (physical) HTF inertia Topic started 09 May 2019 14:05, by Bousofa Last Post 06 Jun 2019 20:48 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1798	Last Post by pgilman 06 Jun 2019 20:48
Supercritical CO2 for Molten Salt Power Tower plants. Topic started 16 May 2019 01:46, by jqcano Last Post 06 Jun 2019 20:40 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:917	Last Post by pgilman 06 Jun 2019 20:40
Question on how SAM was used in an NREL report on rooftop PV potential in the US Topic started 29 May 2019 10:33, by tancongyi Last Post 31 May 2019 15:05 by tancongyi	Replies:4 Views:834	Last Post by tancongyi 31 May 2019 15:05
Missing supporting PDF files for PV Videos Topic started 16 May 2019 01:47, by ed.harvey Last Post 30 May 2019 16:54 by pgilman	Replies:3 Views:859	Last Post by pgilman 30 May 2019 16:54
Modeling PV Rate Schedules Topic started 07 May 2019 16:25, by jjevahirian Last Post 30 May 2019 16:49 by pgilman	Replies:3 Views:944	Last Post by pgilman 30 May 2019 16:49
CSP PTC plant efficiency Topic started 30 May 2019 11:08, by RistyL Last Post 30 May 2019 16:40 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1257	Last Post by pgilman 30 May 2019 16:40
Using Voc and Isc output for site specific NEC calcs Topic started 26 Apr 2019 21:00, by mhamon Last Post 29 May 2019 22:21 by pgilman	Replies:5 Views:3240	Last Post by pgilman 29 May 2019 22:21
Regarding SAMs calculation for LCOE, it appears annual kWh production deflates Topic started 24 May 2019 19:22, by dcorning Last Post 28 May 2019 23:30 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1692	Last Post by pgilman 28 May 2019 23:30
Levelized cost of energy calculation Topic started 23 Nov 2018 11:00, by tibovansnickt Last Post 28 May 2019 23:28 by pgilman	Replies:3 Views:2132	Last Post by pgilman 28 May 2019 23:28
Tfi, Tfo and m values Topic started 27 May 2019 08:14, by dd_patel Last Post 28 May 2019 23:02 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:761	Last Post by pgilman 28 May 2019 23:02
Balance of Plant Cost for Linear Fresnel molten Salt and Parabolic Trough Topic started 28 May 2019 19:24, by rodrigomilani Last Post 28 May 2019 22:44 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:2704	Last Post by pgilman 28 May 2019 22:44
Is there a way to prioretise electricity contribution to the load? Topic started 11 May 2019 13:35, by Ole Martin Last Post 23 May 2019 23:32 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1020	Last Post by pgilman 23 May 2019 23:32
Solar aided coal-fired power Topic started 13 May 2019 02:40, by Seyni Last Post 23 May 2019 23:21 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:814	Last Post by pgilman 23 May 2019 23:21
To create a new project or case Topic started 23 May 2019 09:19, by farokh.sahraei@gmail.com Last Post 23 May 2019 22:11 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:904	Last Post by pgilman 23 May 2019 22:11
Time Dispatch Schedule Topic started 01 May 2019 15:07, by iambuzz Last Post 20 May 2019 19:18 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1220	Last Post by pgilman 20 May 2019 19:18
Bug in Plant Specs Biomass Combustion Model Topic started 05 May 2017 10:56, by T_Paz_Nieto Last Post 16 May 2019 02:10 by pgilman	Replies:2 Views:673	Last Post by pgilman 16 May 2019 02:10
Error during Simulation Topic started 06 Aug 2018 16:45, by Wschuman Last Post 16 May 2019 02:08 by pgilman	Replies:2 Views:753	Last Post by pgilman 16 May 2019 02:08
Solar Edge Inverters Topic started 16 May 2019 01:48, by jjevahirian Last Post 16 May 2019 01:48 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:5815	Last Post by pgilman 16 May 2019 01:48
Biomass Combustion model and NaN annual energy Topic started 16 May 2019 01:45, by pgilman Last Post 16 May 2019 01:45 by pgilman	Replies:0 Views:1588	Last Post by pgilman 16 May 2019 01:45
Google Sunroof shading data Topic started 16 May 2019 01:31, by pgilman Last Post 16 May 2019 01:32 by pgilman	Replies:3 Views:1376	Last Post by pgilman 16 May 2019 01:32
Edit Weather file Topic started 08 May 2019 19:20, by Pedro Wirti Last Post 08 May 2019 21:02 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:693	Last Post by pgilman 08 May 2019 21:02
SSC requires input 'gen', but was not found in the SAM UI or from previous simulations Topic started 07 May 2019 19:45, by rafaelmorais Last Post 08 May 2019 20:42 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1484	Last Post by pgilman 08 May 2019 20:42
Time Dispatch Schedule Topic started 06 May 2019 15:46, by pgilman Last Post 06 May 2019 15:46 by pgilman	Replies:0 Views:1782	Last Post by pgilman 06 May 2019 15:46
Error in running tornado chart Topic started 06 May 2019 13:14, by abelapur Last Post 06 May 2019 15:45 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1491	Last Post by pgilman 06 May 2019 15:45
Default residential rates Topic started 30 Apr 2019 20:29, by ariklevinson Last Post 03 May 2019 20:28 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:3440	Last Post by pgilman 03 May 2019 20:28
Modeling Inflow/Outflow methodology? Topic started 03 May 2019 17:13, by klucas@energy.state.md.us Last Post 03 May 2019 20:17 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1431	Last Post by pgilman 03 May 2019 20:17
Improving SAM by adding 3 specs to module .pan files Topic started 23 Apr 2019 17:08, by dennisemberling Last Post 03 May 2019 20:11 by pgilman	Replies:2 Views:2769	Last Post by pgilman 03 May 2019 20:11
Solar thermal collector with latent storage based on MPCS Topic started 28 Apr 2019 18:03, by Vittorio Grossi Last Post 01 May 2019 16:48 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:747	Last Post by pgilman 01 May 2019 16:48
Thermal energy storage for CSP Topic started 27 Apr 2019 12:48, by titi123 Last Post 01 May 2019 16:37 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1030	Last Post by pgilman 01 May 2019 16:37
Strings in 3D shading tool Topic started 24 Apr 2019 08:29, by mario2009p Last Post 25 Apr 2019 22:04 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1031	Last Post by pgilman 25 Apr 2019 22:04
PySSC : no attribute 'pdll' Topic started 23 Apr 2019 14:40, by KillianPremel Last Post 23 Apr 2019 23:23 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1525	Last Post by pgilman 23 Apr 2019 23:23
Gemasolar Simulation Topic started 06 Apr 2019 09:35, by jqcano Last Post 22 Apr 2019 17:01 by pgilman	Replies:3 Views:1198	Last Post by pgilman 22 Apr 2019 17:01
anti-reflective glass, low-light, & LID Topic started 01 Apr 2019 22:19, by Dennis Last Post 15 Apr 2019 22:46 by pgilman	Replies:2 Views:1320	Last Post by pgilman 15 Apr 2019 22:46
SAM error message re # modules per string Topic started 13 Apr 2019 14:26, by dennisemberling Last Post 15 Apr 2019 21:24 by pgilman	Replies:1 Views:1669	Last Post by pgilman 15 Apr 2019 21:24

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