@misc{cb2c3c07ef4e4e2baab6173fb717cbd4,
title = "Optimizing Repowering and Lifecycle Decisions with PV ICE and SAM",
abstract = "Should you repower or extend the life of your PV system? Are high-efficiency modules, durable modules, or recyclable modules the best option for your site and goals? Evaluating the trade-offs in design and lifecycle strategies can be complex. The PV in Circular Economy (PV ICE) tool is an open-source model designed to help developers, modelers, and decision-makers assess material flows, energy return on investment (EROI), and financial viability of PV systems. Now integrated with the System Advisor Model (SAM), PV ICE enables site-specific comparisons of lifecycle strategies - such as repowering benefits, module selection for reliability and recyclability, among others. This interactive tutorial will provide hands-on experience with PV ICE using Google Collab, exploring scenario-based analyses on these topics.",
keywords = "google collab, modeling, performance, PV, PV ICE, repowering, SAM, tutorial",
author = "Heather Mirletz and Silvana Ovaitt and Matt Prilliman and Brian Mirletz",
year = "2025",
doi = "10.2172/3015030",
language = "American English",
series = "Presented at the 2025 PV Performance Modeling Collaborative (PVPMC) Workshop, 13-15 May 2025, Albuquerque, New Mexico",
type = "Other",
}