Photovoltaic subsystem marketing and distribution model: programming manual. Final report
Complete documentation of the marketing and distribution (M and D) computer model is provided. The purpose is to estimate the costs of selling and transporting photovoltaic solar energy products from the manufacturer to the final customer. The model adjusts for the inflation and regional differences in marketing and distribution costs. The model consists of three major components: the marketing submodel, the distribution submodel, and the financial submodel. The computer program is explained including the input requirements, output reports, subprograms and operating environment. The program specifications discuss maintaining the validity of the data and potential improvements. An example for a photovoltaic concentrator collector demonstrates the application of the model.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States); Barry (Theodore) and Associates, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5358400
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-81-7048; ON: DE82019883
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of document are illegible
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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