Hi Harry,
The choice of design-point DNI determines the relationship between the rated power cycle capacity, which is the system's nameplate capacity in MWe and the total collector area. The
guidelines we provide in Help
are one standard approach, but you might have reasons to use a different approach.
A better approach might be choose the design-point DNI based on the weather data (typically around 950 W/m2 for sunny areas like the U.S. Southwest and lower for cloudier areas), and adjust the total collector area using the solar multiple to try to get as constant an output as possible.
Best regards,
Paul.