Renewables

PVGIS provides information on solar radiation and photovoltaic system performance for any location in the world.

Input parameters: PV power, Slope, Azimuth, mounting position, system loss, PV technology

Output: Yearly PV production, Yearly irradiation

Cost: Free

Run simulations of hourly power output from wind and solar PV farms, heating/cooling demand by clicking anywhere on the map, choosing your technology from the side menu, and hitting "Run".  Can be used, e.g., in calculations on PV+storage.

Input parameters: location, tilt, azimuth, KWp

Output: Hourly production data (365x24 datapoints)

Cost: Free

Electricity Maps is a tool to display the carbon intensity of  1 kWh of electricity per European country, per hour, in real time or in the past. Can be used to know when you consume electricity that is the most green.

Input parameters: Country

Output: N/A

Cost: Free for real-time data; multiple pricing plans for forecasts, historical data, and API.

The Energy Saving Trust Solar Calculator is an online tool designed to help homeowners in the UK assess the potential benefits of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on their properties.

Input parameters: property location, roof details, electricity usage based on questions (assumptions) 

Output: estimated annual savings, potential ESG earnings, carbon footprint reduction, anticipated energy generation based on system size and location

Cost: Free

This tool calculates the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for various energy generation technologies.

Input parameters: capital costs, operating costs, capacity factor, project lifespan, discount rate

Output: levelized cost per unit of energy 

Cost: Free