Cost Configuration Test
Test the solarVis Lead Generator cost configuration by simulating different system sizes, DC/AC ratios, and optional battery scenarios before publishing it to end users.
Purpose of This Page
The Cost Configuration Test page acts as a controlled simulation environment for your active Cost Configuration settings.
Instead of testing calculations through the live Lead Generator, this page allows you to:
Validate pricing logic safely
Check how item quantities are calculated
Confirm profit margin
Ensure total system cost accuracy
Detect configuration errors before publishing
This prevents incorrect pricing, margin loss, or unrealistic pre-feasibility results from appearing in the customer-facing module.
What You Can Do Here
The steps below can be performed on this page:
Enter a test DC system size (kWp)
Adjust the DC/AC ratio to test the inverter sizing logic
In the project, the DC/AC ratio is calculated automatically by dividing the total panel power (DC) by the total inverter power (AC).
Enable or disable battery and define battery capacity (kWh)
Click Apply to calculate the total cost of the project.
Review profit margin, VAT
Confirm total project cost
This allows you to fully stress-test your pricing structure under different system scenarios.
How It Works
The test engine applies the currently active Cost Configuration settings to the technical inputs defined at the top of the page.
DC Power (kWp)
The entered DC power determines:
Total installed panel capacity
Panel quantity is calculated automatically according to:
DC System Size ÷ Selected Panel Power
The result is rounded to the nearest whole number
DC/AC Ratio
The DC/AC ratio determines inverter sizing.
DC/AC Ratio is calculated by dividing total installed panel power (DC power) by total inverter power (AC power).
Based on this result, the system selects or calculates:
Required inverter size
This allows you to verify whether your inverter logic produces correct and cost-effective sizing.
Battery Simulation (Optional)
When battery simulation is enabled:
You enter the desired battery capacity (kWh)
The system calculates the required battery unit quantity
Battery cost is added to the total system price
Cost Application Logic
After clicking Apply, the system:
Calculates panel quantity and sizes the inverter according to the DC/AC ratio
Adds battery units (if enabled)
Applies all defined cost rules:
Per-watt costs (e.g., mounting, custom cost, etc.)
Fixed component prices
Shipping cost
Additional predefined cost items
Applies the defined profit margin and VAT
Calculates the final total price
All values are calculated instantly and displayed in the Items Table and Financial Summary section.
Simulation Results
Displays the calculated system analysis and total project cost based on the applied configuration parameters.
Items Table
The Items Table provides a detailed analysis of all calculated cost components.
For each item, the table displays:
Category
Selected item
Unit type (per unit / per watt / fixed)
Unit price
Calculated quantity
Total price (excl. VAT)
This allows you to identify misconfigured unit prices, incorrect quantities, or unexpected totals.
Financial Summary
At the bottom of the page, the Financial Summary provides a complete project overview:
Total Project Cost (incl. VAT and Profit Margin)
Project Cost per kWp (excl. VAT)
The items in the table and financial summary cannot be modified, as this is a simulation. You should update the Cost Configuration settings.
Why This Page Is Important
The Cost Configuration Test page helps you:
Prevent underpricing or overpricing
Detect configuration mistakes early
Maintain consistency in the live version
By testing multiple scenarios (small systems, large systems, high DC/AC ratios, battery-enabled projects), you can confidently publish your Cost Configuration knowing that all calculations behave as expected.
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