Maximize project profits by selecting solar modules using the Anza Effective $/WTM metric.
Solar module buyers and developers now have a tool to rapidly assess the total financial impacts of their module selection. Anza’s engine calculates the Effective $/Watt metric for PV module options from across the market so buyers can compare and select products based on total value and not only cost per watt. The Anza Effective $/W, combined with your risk, technical, and commercial requirements, leads to the best module choice.
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Unlock Value With Your Solar Module Selection
By considering the total lifetime value of available options, including solar panel production revenue and installation costs, solar module buyers and developers can avoid leaving millions of dollars of value on the table during the development and procurement processes. Hear from Mike Hall, Anza’s CEO, how our Effective $/W metric helps clients holistically compare products, save time, and increase project profits.
“I can trust Anza’s Effective $/Watt metric in our development process. It considers not just price but also installation costs and production benefits, allowing us to quickly identify the most valuable modules for our specific project and save time on estimates.”
Jono Stevens
Chief Operating Officer, Spreck Energy
How We Calculate The Anza Effective $/WattTM Metric
The lower the Effective $/W, the more value you create for your project. To fully understand the Effective $/Watt concept, see the definitions of its components below.
Balance of System (BOS) Savings
The BOS Savings represent the delta in the module installation, racking, foundation, and DC wiring costs between a specific module and the Reference Module. This value takes into account local labor and material costs as well as the racking type. The unit is $/Watt.
Production Benefit
The Production Benefit is the delta in the present value of the project revenue between a specific module and the Reference Module as a result of variations in performance and degradation. This value takes into account your project’s Energy Value or PPA Rate, Discount Rate, Project Lifetime, and ITC value. The unit is $/Watt.
Anza Reference Module
The Anza Reference Module is a theoretical module with median BOS costs and median performance. The BOS Savings and Production Benefit listed for a specific module in the ranking table are deltas between the specific module and the reference module.
Purchase Price
Purchase Price is the sales price of the module, including estimated delivery to the project site, excluding sales tax. The units are solar panel cost per watt or $/W.