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14 changes: 8 additions & 6 deletions README.md
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pvlib python is a community supported tool that provides a set of
functions and classes for simulating the performance of photovoltaic
energy systems. pvlib python was originally ported from the PVLIB MATLAB
toolbox developed at Sandia National Laboratories and it implements many
of the models and methods developed at the Labs. More information on
Sandia Labs PV performance modeling programs can be found at
https://pvpmc.sandia.gov/. We collaborate with the PVLIB MATLAB project,
but operate independently of it.
energy systems. The core mission of pvlib python is to provide open,
reliable, interoperable, and benchmark implementations of PV system models.

pvlib python started out as a Python translation of the PVLIB MATLAB
toolbox (developed by the [PVPMC](https://pvpmc.sandia.gov/) at
Sandia National Laboratories) in 2013 and has grown substantially since then.
Today it contains code contributions from over a hundred individuals worldwide
and is maintained by a core group of PV modelers from a variety institutions.


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pvlib python is a community supported tool that provides a set of
functions and classes for simulating the performance of photovoltaic
energy systems. pvlib python was originally ported from the PVLIB MATLAB
toolbox developed at Sandia National Laboratories and it implements many
of the models and methods developed at the Labs. More information on
Sandia Labs PV performance modeling programs can be found at the `PVPMC <https://pvpmc.sandia.gov/>`_. We collaborate with the PVLIB MATLAB project,
but operate independently of it.

energy systems. The core mission of pvlib python is to provide open,
reliable, interoperable, and benchmark implementations of PV system models.

pvlib python started out as a Python translation of the PVLIB MATLAB
toolbox (developed by the `PVPMC <https://pvpmc.sandia.gov/>`_ at
Sandia National Laboratories) in 2013 and has grown substantially since then.
Today it contains code contributions from over a hundred individuals worldwide
and is maintained by a core group of PV modelers from a variety institutions.
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This is downplaying the continuing major contributions/role of Sandia and DOE quite a bit, it seems.

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Fair. Does this strike a better balance?

pvlib python started out as a Python translation of the PVLIB MATLAB toolbox
(developed by the PVPMC at Sandia National
Laboratories) in 2013. With continued support from the U.S. Department of
Energy since then, the project has attracted a diverse and growing community
of users and contributors across industry and academia.
Today it contains code contributions from over a hundred individuals worldwide
and is maintained by a core group of PV modelers from a variety institutions.

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I would strike "With continued support....DoE" I'm not sure that's factual before 2018

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DOE supported me as a postdoc 2015-2017. It wasn't the plan, but it made a big difference in pvlib's history.

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I did not know that. I withdraw my suggestion.

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I think a separate sentence or two on funding would be better than that "With..." clause. Suggestion to get us started: pvlib has been supported directly and indirectly by DOE and Numfocus funding, companies that allow their employees to contribute, and from personal time.

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+1 to adding an Acknowledgement of support

The source code for pvlib python is hosted on `github
<https://github.com/pvlib/pvlib-python>`_.

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DESCRIPTION = ('A set of functions and classes for simulating the ' +
'performance of photovoltaic energy systems.')
LONG_DESCRIPTION = """
PVLIB Python is a community supported tool that provides a set of
pvlib python is a community supported tool that provides a set of
functions and classes for simulating the performance of photovoltaic
energy systems. PVLIB Python was originally ported from the PVLIB MATLAB
toolbox developed at Sandia National Laboratories and it implements many
of the models and methods developed at the Labs. More information on
Sandia Labs PV performance modeling programs can be found at
https://pvpmc.sandia.gov/. We collaborate with the PVLIB MATLAB project,
but operate independently of it.
energy systems. The core mission of pvlib python is to provide open,
reliable, interoperable, and benchmark implementations of PV system models.

pvlib python started out as a Python translation of the PVLIB MATLAB
toolbox (developed by the PVPMC at Sandia National Laboratories) in 2013 and
has grown substantially since then.
Today it contains code contributions from over a hundred individuals worldwide
and is maintained by a core group of PV modelers from a variety institutions.

We need your help to make pvlib-python a great tool!

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