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Which loads should be analysed before sizing a PV system?
Engineering answer
Before sizing a PV system, examine annual consumption, hourly load profiles, peak demand, seasonal equipment and any loads that can be shifted into daylight hours. Separate continuous, intermittent and critical loads, and consider planned expansion. Match proposed PV production to expected self-consumption rather than annual kWh alone.
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