RETScreen Suite

RETScreen Suite is a clean energy management software system, developed and maintained by RETScreen International, that allows users to evaluate the energy production, savings, costs, emissions reduction, and financial viability of various types of energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies.

RETScreen Suite can be used by a wide range of users, including energy managers, engineers, architects, financial analysts, project developers, and decision-makers from government, industry, utilities, academia, and non-profit organizations.

RETScreen Suite offers features such as benchmark analysis, energy production calculation, financial analysis, greenhouse gas emissions analysis, project risk analysis, as well as access to an extensive database of climate data and product performance parameters.

Yes, RETScreen Suite is free to download and use. It is available in multiple languages and can be accessed worldwide.

RETScreen Suite supports the analysis of a wide range of energy projects including renewable power generation (solar PV, wind, hydro, bioenergy), heating and cooling systems (geothermal, biomass), cogeneration (CHP), district energy systems, energy efficiency measures (lighting retrofits, insulation upgrades), and more.

RETScreen Suite uses recognized engineering algorithms and methods that have been validated through extensive comparisons with real-life data. While the accuracy depends on the quality of the input data provided by the user, RETScreen is designed to provide reliable results.

RETScreen Suite can import and export data in various file formats, including Excel, enabling integration with other software systems. It also supports connectivity with external weather databases, climate models, and GIS systems.

Yes, RETScreen Suite is widely used for educational purposes at colleges, universities, and other training institutions to teach renewable energy courses and conduct research.

RETScreen Suite offers a Policy and Regulation Analysis module that helps users assess the impact of policy measures and financial incentives on the economic viability of clean energy projects.

Yes, RETScreen International provides training materials, case studies, technical documentation, webinars, and a user forum to support users in maximizing their understanding and effective use of RETScreen Suite.