Free Solar Analytics Tools & Calculators for PV Performance
Performance Metrics Tools
CUF Analysis
Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF/PLF)
CUF is the percentage of actual energy generated compared to a plant’s maximum possible output over time.
Calculate CUFDegradation & Insolation Corrected CUF
It adjusts plant performance by accounting for solar module degradation and varying solar insolation over time.
Calculate Advanced CUFYield and PR Tools
Specific Yield & Performance Metrics
It assesses solar plant efficiency using Specific Yield, Reference Yield, and the Performance Target Index (PTI).
Calculate Specific YieldCapacity Based Performance Ratio
It evaluates actual plant performance using measured energy, DC capacity, and plane-of-array insolation.
Calculate PREfficiency Based PR
It measures how efficiently a solar plant converts solar energy into electricity based on panel specs and area.
Calculate PRInstantaneous PR
It monitors real-time performance ratio using current irradiance, power output, and plant capacity data.
Calculate PRTemperature Corrected PR
It adjusts the performance ratio to account for temperature effects on solar plant efficiency.
Calculate PRSoiling Analysis
It estimates energy yield losses caused by accumulated dust, dirt, and debris on solar panel surfaces over time.
Calculate Soiling LossPlant & Grid Generation Loss
It estimates energy losses in your solar system by analyzing inefficiencies in both plant generation and grid delivery.
Calculate Generation LossPlant Monitoring and Irradiance Tools
Plant & Grid Availability
It estimates plant and grid availability by measuring downtime against available solar radiation during the period.
Calculate AvailabilityInsolation Synthesis
It estimates solar insolation by combining your plant’s energy output, capacity, area, module efficiency, and performance ratio.
Calculate InsolationNMGG Calculator
It accurately derives monthly net target generation figures using annual NMGG and monthly expected Insolation POA.
Calculate NMGG