SMA SUNNY BEAM - Setting the Coefficients of Balance

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7.8.3 Setting the Coefficients of Balance
The coefficients of balance are used to calculate revenue and CO
2
avoided.
Revenue / kWh
The coefficient used for calculating revenue is the feed-in rate per kWh.
CO
2
/ kWh
The coefficient (CO
2
factor) used for calculating CO
2
avoided depends on the energy mix of the
location where the PV system is installed. You can find out how high the CO
2
factor of the location is
by asking your power supplier.
1. Select "Settings > Display options > Coefficients of balance".
2. Select "Revenue / kWh:" or "CO2 / kWh:".
3. Set the coefficient.
☑ The coefficients of balance are now set.
You will find further information on the CO
2
coefficient in the download area of
www.SMA-America.com.