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Renewable Energy Assessment Tools
Function: These tools evaluate the potential for integrating renewable energy sources into a facility’s energy mix.
Popular Tools:
- RETScreen: A clean energy management software system for feasibility analysis.
- PVWatts Calculator: Estimates the energy production and cost savings of solar PV systems.
Applications:
- Assessing the viability of solar, wind, and other renewable energy installations.
- Calculating potential energy savings and return on investment.
- Supporting the design and planning of renewable energy projects.