Foundational Open-Source Solar and Storage Modeling through the System Advisor Model and PVWatts Platforms: FY22-24 Final Technical Report

Summary

The solar industry needs robust and accessible open-source modeling tools for solar and storage deployment. This project by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) focused on maintaining and enhancing the System Advisor Model (SAM) and PVWatts platforms, critical tools for photovoltaic, battery, and financial modeling. The project, now completed, ensured continued usability, relevance, and community engagement for these widely used modeling resources, delivering significant software updates and bug fixes.

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