Table 1.

Comparison of different modelling components in three different frameworks.

Components	System advisor model	PVsyst	Imec energy yield framework
Irradiance model	Diffuse—Perez model, View factor method	Diffuse—Perez model, View factor method	Ray tracing
Thermal model	Energy-balance-based model	Faiman model	Layer-by-layer heat transfer model with transient simulation capabilities
Electrical model	Single diode model	Single diode model (Modified for Thin-Film) Constant factor to correct for thin film technologies	CIGS model18