PVWatts crystalline silicon modules?

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nino
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05 Mar 2015 00:12 #3111 by nino

PVWatts crystalline silicon modules? was created by nino

Hi,

I have been reading the "PVWatts Version 1 Technical Reference":
rredc.nrel.gov/solar/calculators/pvwatts/version1
I know PVWatts v1 has been retired since the start of this year.
Still I was wondering if someone could clarify something to me:

In the "Module module" section, it says that:

PVWatts v1 calculation are based on "crystalline silicon PV modules".

Does this include both multicrystalline silicon (multi-Si) and monocrystalline silicon (mono-Si)?
Or one of these?

Thank you for the reply.

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Paul Gilman

06 Mar 2015 21:46 #3112 by Paul Gilman

Replied by Paul Gilman on topic PVWatts crystalline silicon modules?

Hello,

Yes, the PVWatts1 model was designed to give reasonable results for modules with either mono- and multi-crystalline photovoltaic cells.

The current version of PVWatts allows you to choose from a list of cell types.

Best regards,
Paul.

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