Dear Kyle,
The DC-to-AC ratio for the photovoltaic performance models is based on the nameplate capacities of the module and inverter, and therefor is a nominal value.
For the Detailed PV model, if you use the "specify desired array size" option and specify a value for the DC-to-AC ratio, the actual ratio may be different than the desired one if the nameplate capacities of the module and inverter do not allow it. As a simplified example, consider the following
Desired array size: 100 DC W
Desired DC-to-AC rato: 1.1
Module nameplate capacity: 95 DC W
Inverter nameplate capacity: 100 AC W
You could either use one module for an actual DC-to-AC ratio of 100 / 95 = 0.95, or two modules for a ratio of 200 / 95 = 1.9, but you cannot exactly achieve the desired 1.1 value.
If you want to model a system whose output is constant over the 25 year period, you can set the degradation rate on the Lifetime input page to zero.
Best regards,
Paul.