System Advisor Model (SAM)

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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.

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Cost Data for Power Tower Topic started 20 Jun 2016 20:58, by Paul Gilman Last Post 20 Jun 2016 20:58 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:394	Last Post by Paul Gilman 20 Jun 2016 20:58
Loading custom data for CEC module model Topic started 20 Jun 2016 20:19, by Paul Gilman Last Post 20 Jun 2016 20:19 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:730	Last Post by Paul Gilman 20 Jun 2016 20:19
Questions about CEC module model Topic started 20 Jun 2016 20:11, by Paul Gilman Last Post 20 Jun 2016 20:11 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:790	Last Post by Paul Gilman 20 Jun 2016 20:11
SAM PPA models with short analysis periods Topic started 20 Jun 2016 17:47, by Paul Gilman Last Post 20 Jun 2016 17:47 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:452	Last Post by Paul Gilman 20 Jun 2016 17:47
CEC Module Library vs. User Specified Inputted Module Differences Topic started 17 Jun 2016 17:08, by pstuder Last Post 20 Jun 2016 16:36 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:472	Last Post by Paul Gilman 20 Jun 2016 16:36
CSP and PV plants following a demand curve Topic started 03 Jun 2016 13:49, by Moataz Megid Last Post 20 Jun 2016 15:22 by ndiorio 1 2	Replies:6 Views:1220	Last Post by ndiorio 20 Jun 2016 15:22
Can't download SAM version2016.3.14 Topic started 16 Jun 2016 03:19, by Joe Last Post 16 Jun 2016 14:54 by Paul Gilman	Replies:2 Views:486	Last Post by Paul Gilman 16 Jun 2016 14:54
Question regarding effect of federal ITC and MACRS on project cash flow Topic started 13 Jun 2016 18:56, by Elaitch Last Post 14 Jun 2016 15:10 by Paul Gilman	Replies:3 Views:584	Last Post by Paul Gilman 14 Jun 2016 15:10
Using SAM Fortran / Trnsys files Topic started 07 Jun 2016 11:15, by solarjoe Last Post 14 Jun 2016 06:40 by solarjoe	Replies:4 Views:527	Last Post by solarjoe 14 Jun 2016 06:40
Total transport piping surface area includes pipes insulation? Topic started 10 Jun 2016 15:34, by iro Last Post 10 Jun 2016 15:34 by iro	Replies:0 Views:408	Last Post by iro 10 Jun 2016 15:34
PV model with only GHI data? Topic started 08 Jun 2016 22:42, by mfripp Last Post 09 Jun 2016 08:27 by Angus King	Replies:1 Views:622	Last Post by Angus King 09 Jun 2016 08:27
DC output calculation of PVWatts Topic started 01 Jun 2016 08:42, by Arian Bahrami Last Post 08 Jun 2016 21:40 by Paul Gilman 1 2	Replies:6 Views:1174	Last Post by Paul Gilman 08 Jun 2016 21:40
Why does NPV increase with debt? Topic started 07 Jun 2016 23:56, by Paul Gilman Last Post 07 Jun 2016 23:56 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:393	Last Post by Paul Gilman 07 Jun 2016 23:56
Auto Optimize for Tower Field Layout gives wrong results Topic started 06 Jun 2016 18:03, by ceandra@sandia.gov Last Post 07 Jun 2016 23:54 by ceandra@sandia.gov	Replies:2 Views:449	Last Post by ceandra@sandia.gov 07 Jun 2016 23:54
P50/P90 Topic started 07 Jun 2016 19:13, by jackiemcglynn Last Post 07 Jun 2016 23:26 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:423	Last Post by Paul Gilman 07 Jun 2016 23:26
P50/P90 Net Annual Energy Production for PV System Topic started 07 Jun 2016 20:14, by jackiemcglynn Last Post 07 Jun 2016 23:25 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:464	Last Post by Paul Gilman 07 Jun 2016 23:25
Physical Trough Model Optical Efficiency Topic started 04 Jun 2016 08:44, by Poole Last Post 07 Jun 2016 23:19 by Paul Gilman	Replies:2 Views:531	Last Post by Paul Gilman 07 Jun 2016 23:19
Bug in Mac version? Topic started 06 Jun 2016 20:07, by jranalli Last Post 07 Jun 2016 23:08 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:422	Last Post by Paul Gilman 07 Jun 2016 23:08
Port Access Topic started 04 Jun 2016 10:16, by kssunil_123 Last Post 06 Jun 2016 17:05 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:410	Last Post by Paul Gilman 06 Jun 2016 17:05
SAM at MREA Energy Fair 2016 Topic started 03 Jun 2016 22:58, by Paul Gilman Last Post 03 Jun 2016 22:58 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:435	Last Post by Paul Gilman 03 Jun 2016 22:58
Irradiance Components for PV Models Topic started 03 Jun 2016 21:52, by Paul Gilman Last Post 03 Jun 2016 21:52 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:596	Last Post by Paul Gilman 03 Jun 2016 21:52
Inputs Browser Export as CSV saves nothing Topic started 02 Jun 2016 02:50, by Angus King Last Post 03 Jun 2016 01:38 by Angus King	Replies:2 Views:397	Last Post by Angus King 03 Jun 2016 01:38
Slight change to output from Data - Save Topic started 02 Jun 2016 02:55, by Angus King Last Post 02 Jun 2016 18:40 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:494	Last Post by Paul Gilman 02 Jun 2016 18:40
Heliodstat Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plant Topic started 02 Jun 2016 06:23, by saeid.seddegh Last Post 02 Jun 2016 18:29 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:392	Last Post by Paul Gilman 02 Jun 2016 18:29
Elevation angle in the Data screen Topic started 24 May 2016 12:12, by Harry Han Last Post 02 Jun 2016 15:23 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:478	Last Post by Paul Gilman 02 Jun 2016 15:23
Should we change the nominal time zone to be its real time zone in the weather data Topic started 30 May 2016 12:41, by Harry Han Last Post 02 Jun 2016 01:14 by Harry Han 1 2	Replies:6 Views:1458	Last Post by Harry Han 02 Jun 2016 01:14
Tower height not reported in parametric study Topic started 12 May 2016 15:39, by ceandra@sandia.gov Last Post 01 Jun 2016 20:24 by ceandra@sandia.gov	Replies:3 Views:468	Last Post by ceandra@sandia.gov 01 Jun 2016 20:24
Differences w/ SAM App, SDK PV Model Topic started 31 May 2016 23:46, by danielenderton Last Post 01 Jun 2016 17:16 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:461	Last Post by Paul Gilman 01 Jun 2016 17:16
Minor errors in updating Patch 1 for SAM Linux version 2016.3.14 Topic started 31 May 2016 14:48, by Angus King Last Post 31 May 2016 21:06 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:486	Last Post by Paul Gilman 31 May 2016 21:06
Error Codes in PDF Report Topic started 30 May 2016 11:24, by stumpyd123 Last Post 31 May 2016 15:42 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:771	Last Post by Paul Gilman 31 May 2016 15:42
Vastly different payback periods for same system between SAM Versions 2016.3.14 & 2016.3.14_R1 Topic started 21 Apr 2016 06:48, by ausfrosty Last Post 30 May 2016 11:09 by stumpyd123	Replies:3 Views:522	Last Post by stumpyd123 30 May 2016 11:09
Grid connection Topic started 26 May 2016 17:41, by ahmed abdelrazik Last Post 27 May 2016 18:15 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:394	Last Post by Paul Gilman 27 May 2016 18:15
grid connection PTC Topic started 26 May 2016 07:17, by ahmed abdelrazik Last Post 26 May 2016 16:17 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:443	Last Post by Paul Gilman 26 May 2016 16:17
Why is sub-hourly data output processing ending at "Power generated by System" Topic started 24 May 2016 08:35, by mark.norman Last Post 26 May 2016 15:43 by Paul Gilman	Replies:3 Views:985	Last Post by Paul Gilman 26 May 2016 15:43
Piping thermal losses account as parasitics? Topic started 26 May 2016 15:08, by iro Last Post 26 May 2016 15:08 by iro	Replies:0 Views:386	Last Post by iro 26 May 2016 15:08
load profile Topic started 26 May 2016 10:26, by ahmed abdelrazik Last Post 26 May 2016 10:26 by ahmed abdelrazik	Replies:0 Views:400	Last Post by ahmed abdelrazik 26 May 2016 10:26
Feature request: kVA demand processing Topic started 24 May 2016 08:43, by mark.norman Last Post 25 May 2016 16:50 by Paul Gilman	Replies:3 Views:412	Last Post by Paul Gilman 25 May 2016 16:50
Weather Data Topic started 21 May 2016 14:23, by shatipamba Last Post 25 May 2016 14:57 by Angus King	Replies:4 Views:407	Last Post by Angus King 25 May 2016 14:57
PVWatts with 5-minute Data Topic started 23 May 2016 19:47, by Paul Gilman Last Post 23 May 2016 19:47 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:999	Last Post by Paul Gilman 23 May 2016 19:47
Question about 3D Shade Calculator Topic started 19 May 2016 22:43, by Paul Gilman Last Post 20 May 2016 19:03 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:465	Last Post by Paul Gilman 20 May 2016 19:03
Dowtherm A as HTF type Topic started 11 May 2016 03:35, by Ankur Ekbote Last Post 19 May 2016 18:16 by Paul Gilman	Replies:2 Views:470	Last Post by Paul Gilman 19 May 2016 18:16
CSP Weekend Shutdown Topic started 09 May 2016 12:08, by charles.k.cox Last Post 19 May 2016 08:04 by burakomersaracoglu	Replies:5 Views:390	Last Post by burakomersaracoglu 19 May 2016 08:04
Modeling Financial Structures Topic started 16 May 2016 21:12, by Paul Gilman Last Post 16 May 2016 21:12 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:460	Last Post by Paul Gilman 16 May 2016 21:12
Questions about PV Models Topic started 16 May 2016 17:24, by Paul Gilman Last Post 16 May 2016 17:24 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:586	Last Post by Paul Gilman 16 May 2016 17:24
IRR Does Not Change with System Size Topic started 16 May 2016 16:42, by Paul Gilman Last Post 16 May 2016 16:42 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:385	Last Post by Paul Gilman 16 May 2016 16:42
Maps of Mexico Topic started 12 May 2016 16:13, by Isabel Glez Last Post 14 May 2016 00:53 by Isabel Glez	Replies:3 Views:516	Last Post by Isabel Glez 14 May 2016 00:53
Total transport piping surface area includes pipes insulation? Topic started 13 May 2016 16:38, by iro Last Post 13 May 2016 16:38 by iro	Replies:0 Views:447	Last Post by iro 13 May 2016 16:38
Download SAM Topic started 12 May 2016 16:04, by thomman.tn Last Post 12 May 2016 17:32 by Paul Gilman	Replies:1 Views:415	Last Post by Paul Gilman 12 May 2016 17:32
2 MW Inverter Topic started 12 May 2016 17:04, by Paul Gilman Last Post 12 May 2016 17:04 by Paul Gilman	Replies:0 Views:434	Last Post by Paul Gilman 12 May 2016 17:04
abnormal weather condition Topic started 10 May 2016 23:09, by hamidjj Last Post 11 May 2016 23:43 by hamidjj	Replies:2 Views:500	Last Post by hamidjj 11 May 2016 23:43

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