pvperfsolar performance modeling

Reference

API field

AC nameplate power

Rated AC output power

Unit kW

What it is

The rated AC output power of the inverter. The field is in kilowatts; the API takes watts. The model caps the inverter's AC output at this value, times the power factor when the nameplate is apparent power; the ambient nameplate schedule (Inverter tab) and the grid power limitation can lower the cap further. A maximum AC power above the nameplate in an OND file is not used. The AC-side loss fractions refer to this value by default.

Typical values and how to get it

The inverter datasheet value. An OND file carries it too.

API

inverter.p_nom_ac_w — sent in W