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RESULTS
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Annual
Solar Radiation
(kWh I M2 If day)
0.59
1.64
3.15
4.23
5.34
5.46
5.11
3.99
3.07
1.56
0.97
0.41
2.96
Location and Station Identification
Requested Location
Weather Data Source
Latitude
Longitude
PV System Specifications (Commercial)
92F973 kWh per Year
AC Energy
(kWh)
1,700
4,226
8,852
11,195
14,167
13,597
13,058
10,284
7,861
4,274
2,634
1,125
92,973
Energy Value
($)
1,173
2,916
6,108
7,725
9,776
9,382
9,010
7,096
5,424
2,949
1,818
776
$ 64,153
13690 S Guernsey Road Wasilla, AK 99687
(TMY2) ANCHORAGE, AK 17 mi
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61.17' N
Cam, �e.c�icncrl
150.02' W
DC System Size 100.4 kW
Module Type Standard
Array Type Fixed (open rack)
Array Tilt 27'
Array Azimuth 180'
System Losses 11%
Inverter Efficiency 96%
DC to AC Size Ratio 1.1
Initial Economic Comparison
Average Cost of Electricity Purchased 0.69 $/kWh
from Utility
Initial Cast 2.60 $IWdc
Cost of Electricity Generated by System 0.18 $/kWh
These values can be compared to get an idea of the cost-effectiveness of this system. However, system costs, system financing
options (including 3rd party ownership) and complex utility rates can significantly change the relative value of the PV system.
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