v3.10
This release of SunDAT includes the following features/fixes:
- Revised SunDAT Web Service for parametric simulations
- New Design Explorer view
- No longer uses a credit-based system
- Added metrics: Cost ($/wDC), LCOE, NPV, IRR
- Cost estimation (via integration with PVBid)
- Cost estimate provided for each layout (when activated in PV Layout settings)
- Cost estimation screen to view detailed breakdown of each layout result
- Financial modeling (via integration with SunFig)
- LCOE, NPV & IRR provided for each layout (when activated in PV Layout settings)
- Finance screen to view details for each layout result + charting of specific metrics over the system life
- Detailed settings options to enable fine tuning of financial models and results
- Revised installer (users can now choose installation location on their machine)
- Additional filter options added to Site Overview for modules and inverters
- Updates to the component cloning inputs in the Equipment Library
- Added table of monthly energy data to Energy Analysis report
- Table quantity split into separate columns in layout results export
- Thanks to James for this suggestion
- Fixed issue with layout running slowly when “Edges” selected as Start Point
- Thanks to Shawna & Ben for identifying this issue
- Added region name to slope analysis report to avoid overwriting during multi-region analysis
- Added option to show inverter group boundary after DC electrical is completed
- Thanks to Jose for this suggestion
- Added Max Spacing input when “Allow slope/shade to influence row spacing” is ON, and enabled alternate date selection
- Thanks to Lou for this suggestion
- Fixed issue with start/end hours in “Allow slope/shade to influence row spacing”
- Thanks to Shanthini for identifying this issue
- Fixed issue with structure not appearing during ground mount table creation
- Thanks to Megan for identifying this issue
- Added “Forgot Password?” link to SunDAT login page
- Module name and quantity added to Bill of Materials
- Thanks to Ben for this suggestion