pvlib.pvsystem.dc_ohmic_losses#

pvlib.pvsystem.dc_ohmic_losses(resistance, current)[source]#

Returns ohmic losses in units of power from the equivalent resistance of the wires and the operating current.

Parameters
  • resistance (numeric) – Equivalent resistance of wires [ohm]

  • current (numeric, float or array-like) – Operating current [A]

Returns

loss (numeric) – Power Loss [W]

References

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PVsyst 7 Help. “Array ohmic wiring loss”. https://www.pvsyst.com/help/ohmic_loss.htm