Definition
SAM (System Advisor Model) includes a comprehensive financial engine modeling LCOE, IRR, NPV, debt sizing, tax equity, ITC, depreciation, and PPA tariffs. Used for utility-scale solar project finance modeling.
Key Takeaways
- SAM Financial = NREL’s open-source project finance module.
- Models LCOE, IRR, NPV, tax equity, debt sizing.
- Companion to SAM’s energy modeling.
- Used by developers, IPPs, and policy analysts.
- Free; scriptable.
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