Self-Shading options - Grayed Out

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adkaner
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19 Jul 2018 18:24 #6351 by adkaner

Self-Shading options - Grayed Out was created by adkaner

How do I adjust the parameters in "Array Dimensions for Self Shading and Snow Losses" area for a single-axis tracker. The values are not correct, but are un-editable.

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Paul Gilman
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19 Jul 2018 19:48 #6352 by Paul Gilman

Replied by Paul Gilman on topic Self-Shading options - Grayed Out

Hello,

The array dimensions inputs are greyed out when the Self Shading option is "None" because SAM only uses those inputs when one of the self shading models is enabled.

To make those inputs available, choose "Standard (non-linear)" for cyrstalline Silicon modules, or "Thin film (linear)" for thin film modules.

Best regards,
Paul.

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Paul Gilman
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19 Jul 2018 22:21 #6353 by Paul Gilman

Replied by Paul Gilman on topic Self-Shading options - Grayed Out

Did you enable backtracking on the System Design page? The self shading option is not available with backtracking because backtracking avoids self shading.

Thanks,
Paul.

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