RETScreen

Toolbox-like software which can be used as a decision-support tool for identifying renewable energy options and impacts

Policy stages:

The RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Software is a unique decision support tool developed with the contribution of numerous experts from government, industry, and academia. The software, provided free-of-charge, can be used worldwide to evaluate the energy production and savings, costs, emission reductions, financial viability and risk for various types of Renewable-energy and Energy-efficient Technologies (RETs). The software (available in 36 languages) also includes product, project, hydrology and climate databases, a detailed user manual, and a case study based college/university-level training course, including an engineering e-textbook.

Requirements

Training:

Optional, but recommended. Training available on website.
No cost

Costs:

Using the tool: No costs, training available on website.

Time needed:

Depends on user and project. If data is available then the time required to use the tool is 1-2 hours.

Accessing the tool

Availablility:

CD Rom, Online: CD Rom, Online: Online, free downloadable. It is also available on CD Rom when requested. Available in 36 languages. For e.g. English, French, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Bangla, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic

Contact:

+1 450 652 4621