LCOE calculator

Hi, Is there a 25/lifetime energy generated in the results for a LCOE model for PV? If so, where I can find it?

Hi Dhwani,

The LCOE Calculator calculates the LCOE from the annual output in Year 1. If you would like to calculate the LCOE based on multiple years of output, you should use one of the cash flow financial models such as Residential, Commercial, Single Owner, etc.

Best regards,
Paul.

Thank you, Paul!
Follow up question: if I use the Commercial model, is there a way to input electric cost that is not from the utility? (if the electricity is generated on site). Or is there a better model to use for this scenario?
Thanks,
Dhwani.

Hi Dhwani,

The inputs on the Electricity Rates page define the cost of purchasing electricity from the grid. For Detailed PV, PVWatts, or PV Battery / Commercial configurations, the grid can represent any source of electricity that is not the PV system, and you can use the electricity rate inputs to define that cost.

Best regards,
Paul.