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Photovoltaic Array
Design rules based on NREL's System Advisor Model (SAM)

Total Power Equation


Pmp = maximum power, W
E = plane-of-array (POA) irradiance, W/m2
γ = Pmp correction factor for temperature = -0.005°C-1
T = PV module temperature, °C
Vary number of arrays from 1 to 5 and solar intensity levels from 1/24 (low) to 5/24 (highest) kW/m^2.

Assume fixed cost for 1 array = $973.28 and operating cost = 14$/year.

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