PV Module Definition

Single Diode Model Parameters

The single diode model requires a set of PV module parameters. These parameters are generally calculated at a test lab and placed inside of a .PAN file. The Proximal platform can read data from a .PAN file or from the CEC database of pv modules.

Other Parameters

There are other parameters that may or may not be included in the .PAN file that Proximal needs for performance modeling purposes. These parameters may appear on a data sheet or can be found by contacting the manufacturer.

• Warranted Degradation Rate
• Warranted Degradation at Year Zero
• Length
• Width
• Frame overhang: Describes the non-active PV between the PV active cell and the edge of the module frame
• AR coating presence