Solar PV

Attribute	Unit	Data type	Description
deployment	–	bool	If set to ‘true’, the technology will be considered in the energy system model (this does not necessarily mean it will be used). Only relevant for optimisation.
kWp_max	kW	float	Kilowatt Peak: Maximum power output of PV system under standard test conditions (STC).
eta_overall	–	float	Overall conversion efficiency from solar radiation to electricity output at AC side.
co2_intensity	kg CO2/kWh	float	Carbon-dioxide intensity of technology output (annual average value).
lifetime	years	int	Expected lifetime of technology before replacement is required.
capex	CHF/kWp	float	CAPEX cost of technology per unit of capacity.
maintenance_cost	CHF/kWp/year	float	OPEX cost of the technology.
interest_rate	–	float	Interest rate for computing levelised costs (if required).
potential_integration_factor	–	float	Used for scenario ‘pv_integration’. This factor specifies the fraction of additional solar VP potential to be implemented. The additional PV potential is based on suitable roof-space that is not yet covered with PV.
virtual_export_tariff	CHF/kWh	float	virtual export tarriff to prefer internal usage of the electricity
export_subsidy	CHF/kWh	float	subsidy to make export more likely (and prevent cycling of storages to curtail energy)
only_use_installed	–	bool