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    This document discusses optimizing the ratio of direct current (DC) power from a photovoltaic array to the alternating current (AC) capacity of an inverter. It analyzes how varying the DC/AC ratio affects net present value and explores applications of determining the ideal ratio. The analysis considers variables like location and financing to model real-world scenarios and identifies next steps like additional parametric analysis and ranking variables by significance.

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    DC / AC Ratio Optimization

    Gordon Woodcock
    SAM Virtual Conference 2013

    KACO new energy Inc. 1


    Contents
    Introduction

    Sources

    Analysis Setup

    Results

    Applications

    Next Steps

    Contents 2
    DC / AC ratio or power ratio compares the
    photovoltaic array power to the inverter capacity:
    ( )
    =
    ( )

    Net present value is the summation of a time series


    of cash flows brought into the present:

    , =

    1+
    =0

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 3
    As DC/AC ratio increases, the inverter is more likely to derate
    Effect of DC / AC Ratio on AC Output (100 kW inverter)
    140

    120

    100

    80
    kW DC kW (1.33 DC / AC)
    AC kW (1.33 DC / AC)
    60
    DC kW (1.16 DC / AC)
    AC kW (1.16 DC / AC)
    40

    20

    0
    0 5 10 15 20 25 30
    25-Jun

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 4
    Choosing the ideal DC / AC ratio that maximizes net present value is a
    moving target

    Max NPV

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 5
    What are the significant variables and how do they interact?

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 6
    The initial analysis is split into an up front
    cost block

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 7
    ... and a financing block

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 8
    Several sources were used to approximate real world scenarios.

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 9
    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 10
    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 11
    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 12
    LA, no financing

    Bldr, no financing

    ABQ, no financing

    HSV, no financing
    SLV, no financing

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 13
    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 14
    Examining how NPV and DC / AC ratio interact provides the following
    benefits:

    • Inverter manufacturers can build a business case for new product


    development around higher power ratios

    • Developers and designers can optimize system size based on NPV while
    adhering to existing design rules

    • Policy makers can see how taxes, incentives, and energy rates shif
    economic benefits

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 15
    Next steps:

    • Perform parametric analysis with additional variables (e.g, module


    price, inverter price, discount rate)

    • Rank variables by significance, identify correlated factors

    DC / AC Ratio Optimization 16

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