PV Sim - Calculator for Determining Financial Benefits of Choosing Solar Energy

University of Arizona
posted on 11/03/2009

Background: PV Sim is a web-based calculator designed to supply users with relevant statistics regarding the possible financial andenvironmental savings of an investment in photovoltaics. This program takes users selections, combines them with pre-collected data, analyzes and instantly displays the information. This calculator comes from detailed research into the financial workings of photovoltaics and is powered by formulas developed by AzRISE.

The outputs of the tool are rendered in a visually appealing, user-friendly graphic interface. The tool is fully customizable and is designed to accept a wide array of add-ons. To ensure reliability and security the calcuator is designed to be housed within the licensee's website.

Applications:
* Solar/Green Energy service providers looking to educate potential or existing customers

Advantages:
* Simple tool that delivers easily understood benefits
* Flexible design
* Site integration

Status: Copyrighted; the Office of Technology Transfer is looking for partners

Lead Inventor: Lon Huber of AzRISE

For Additional Information: See PV Sim flyer at http://ottweb.web.arizona.edu/uploads/techflyers/pvsim.pdf

Refer to Case# UA10-019

This Technology is available through an Express License

Innovation Details

File Number: UA10-019

IP Protection

License Online

This innovation currently is not available for online licensing. Please contact Lance Creed at University of Arizona for more information.