System Advisor Model (SAM)

System Advisor Model (SAM)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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About

Create a preliminary design by specifying the module and inverter configuration and the layout. Upgrade the design to a permit-ready design by completing a quick 4-step wizard. Define the installation site using aerial imagery or an imported 3D model from EagleView or RoofOrders. With SolarDesignTool, you can create a PV system design and generate a solar permit package in as little as 15 minutes. A permit package includes the following pages: project summary, site plan, single-line diagram, PV safety labels, attachment plan(s), attachment details for supported racking systems, fire safety plan, equipment datasheets, and certifications. After completing a PV system design, generating a solar permit package is as simple as clicking a single button. A PV permit package for a typical residential sloped rooftop using a popular racking system will include all of the pages listed above.

About

Photovoltaic systems, from small residential rooftops to large utility-scale systems. Concentrating Solar Power systems for electric power generation, including parabolic trough, power tower, and linear Fresnel. Power purchase agreement (PPA) projects where the system is connected to the grid at an interconnection point, and the project earns revenue through power sales. The project may be owned and operated by a single owner or by a partnership involving a flip or leaseback arrangement. Third-party ownership is where the system is installed on the customer's (host) property and owned by a separate entity (developer), and the host is compensated for power generated by the system through either a PPA or lease agreement.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Companies looking for a powerful Solar Design platform

Audience

Techno-economic software model that facilitates decision-making for people in the renewable energy industry

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$50 per user per month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

SolarDesignTool
get.solardesigntool.com

Company Information

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Founded: 1977
United States
sam.nrel.gov/

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Categories

Solar Supported
Solar Design Supported

Categories

Solar Supported
Solar Design Supported

Solar Features

2D/3D Drawing Not Supported
Analytics / Reporting Not Supported
Bill of Materials Not Supported
CMMS Not Supported
Estimating Not Supported
Field Service Management Not Supported
Permitting Supported
Preventive Maintenance Not Supported
Proposal Management Not Supported
PV Animation Not Supported
Solar Design Not Supported
Solar Maintenance Management Not Supported
Solar Monitoring Not Supported
Solar Project Management Not Supported
Solar Sales / CRM Not Supported

Integrations

Solcast Not Supported

Integrations

Solcast Supported
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