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Notes on Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Calculations

Introduction A solar + energy storage system (ESS) project can be thought of as an asset which produces a cash flow each month, typically offsetting the owner’s electricity bill. In order to determine the viability of such a long-term project,…

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Other Factors to Consider

There are numerous variables that determine the viability of a solar energy project. Many of these variables were baked-into the year-one case studies presented on this website. Other factors involved—such as efficiency losses and system‑upkeep costs—act on a longer timescale…

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