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Density
Calculator
Calculate the power and energy density per unit area for PV system land use planning.
Input Parameters
System Capacity (MWp)
Total Land Area (acres)
Peak Sun Hours (hrs/day)
Performance Ratio
Calculate
Results
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Power Density
MW/acre
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Energy Density
MWh/acre/yr
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Total Annual Energy
GWh
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Land Efficiency
W/m²
Note:
Typical utility-scale PV: 5-8 acres/MW fixed tilt, 7-10 acres/MW single-axis tracking. Bifacial modules improve energy density.
Reference
Power Density = Capacity / Land Area Annual Energy = Capacity × PSH × 365 × PR / 1000 Energy Density = Annual Energy / Land Area Land Efficiency (W/m²) = Capacity(W) / Area(m²)