Hi, a solar PV consultant gave me an output of their simulation, in which show probability distribution diagram of Solar PV production. The peak is 79 MWh/year with Probability of 50 - P50 (we would have it 1 year out of every 2 year). P75 is 75 MWh, P90 is 73 MWh. Now, I don't know which production should I take for this credit. Can I use the peak production 79 MWh with P50.
I highly appreciate any advice and comment.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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November 17, 2015 - 9:23 am
The projected production is typically based on an average weather file. Not sure how that would translate to probability as I have never seen this kind of projection.
In general being more conservative is more easily accepted by the reviewer.