Solar Power Evaluator (SPE) is an easy to use application that quickly generates a full residential solar power proposal.Only three pieces of...
Solar Power Evaluator (SPE) is an easy to use application that quickly generates a full residential solar power proposal.Only three pieces of information are required to generate a system, but there are infinite options and variables to customize the solution to meet your needs or compare prices to a current proposal.Required information: Location (current or enter by zip code) Utility electricity usage and price PV System SizeThe application generates: System - Gross System Cost - Net System Cost - Detailed System Cost by component (PV Panels, Inverter, Rack System, Installation & Miscellaneous) - System Power (DC & AC) - Annual solar power production Electricity - Grid vs. Solar Comparison - Utility rate increases - PV system degradation System Production - Annual solar power production - Insolation based on location and climate - Annual Solar Savings Financing - Solar System Financing - Financing vs. Solar Savings Comparison - Annual Savings of Financed System - Cash Flow - Internal Rate of Return (IRR) - PaybackGraphs Solar Power vs. Grid Power by Year Solar Power Savings by Year Seasonal Insolation Financial Cumulative Cash FlowSystem Report Email a full, detailed system report including graphs to an email addressOptions Option to request a full proposal from a local solar system provider Option to request solar system financing Many, many variables can be customized: Location, system size, usage, utility rates and future increases, PV system degradation, component costs, local rebates and Federal Tax Credit, financing amount, rate and term.