For the first time an online calculator determining current sales values is available, targeting owners looking to sell their photovoltaic installations. This free of charge calculator is applicable to installations in countries all over the world, and accounts for various parameters such as the installations age, first interconnection date, and behind the meter consumption. It shows sales prices for various rates of return based on the intended date of sale. Berlin-based companies Milk the Sun and Solarpraxis have developed the calculator jointly.
When reselling an installation after a couple of years in operation, obtaining a reliable sales value is often problematic explains Felix Krause, the CEO of Milk the Sun. Many factors determine a plants sale valuation. After the feed-in-tariff, operation costs and energy dissipation of an installation, an important role is also played by tax deductions, financing costs and the current rate of inflation.
These and further factors are included by the online calculator in the determination of sales value and rate of return. With the help of this tool, an installation seller can run simulations on how the price of the installation varies depending on the time when it would be sold and other factors.
This calculator offers sellers and buyers an initial, objective reference point for sales valuations of solar installations. It is especially interesting for larger plants says Alexander Woitas, manager of the engineering department at Solarpraxis AG. The calculation formula is based on commercial calculations and the technical expertise of Solarpraxis. Ultimately, solar plant valuation needs to be determined individually. Comprehensive and technical testing of the installation is necessary for establish the exact sales price.
Through the calculators online portal, PV system owners can request a free of charge offer for solar installation testing. Additionally, owners can also list their installations free of charge through the portal. The online calculator is available three languages: English, German and Italian. Online-Calculator: http://www.milkthesun.com/eng/sales_price_calculator_pv After having logged in, please click the button PV system Assessment in the main menu to see the online calculator.
