Overview of simulation software
• Overview of PVSyst software
• Overview of Helisocope software
• Overview of PVSol software
PVSyst software - Introduction
PVSyst software – Main features
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 1:
Choose Project Design from the given section
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 2:
Select Grid-
Connected System under the Project design tab.
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 3:
Select meteo data
• Select New project and define
project’s name.
• Then select Site and Meteo under parameter
section….
STEP 3:
Select meteo data
• Define Geographical Coordinates for
particular location.
• and define
geographical location and meteo.
Project design for grid connected PV systems
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 4:
Select tilt and orientation
Select Field type and define Field
Parameters i.e. Plane Tilt and Azimuth.
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 5:
Configure system
• Specify the desired power or available area.
• Choose the PV module from the internal database.
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 5:
Configure system
• Choose the inverter from the PVSyst database.
• Chose a
configuration, that allows you to
conduct a simulation
STEP 6:
Define various losses:
• Thermal parameters
• Ohmic losses
• Module quality Mismatch
• Soiling Loss
• IAM Losses
• Auxiliaries
• Degradation
• Unavailability
Project design for grid connected PV systems
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 7:
Perform simulation After defining various loss parameters, perform simulation and generate results report.
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 8:
Generate report After simulation is
complete generate report The report will provide monthly energy
generatiion, performance ratio and specific energy yield
Project design for grid connected PV systems
STEP 8:
Generate report After simulation is
complete generate report The report will provide monthly energy
generatiion, performance ratio and specific energy yield
Helioscope software - Introduction
Helioscope software - Main feautures
Helioscope software - Project design
STEP 1:
Start
Define Project Name, Address and Profile of the PV System and click on Create New Project.
Helioscope software - Project design
STEP 2:
Select design
Click on the New tab under Designs section to start designing your PV system.
Helioscope software - Project design
STEP 2:
Identify area for PV array installation
Select the exact location on the map.
Click on the New tab under mechanical section to draw field segment
STEP 3:
Select PV module Select PV module from the module library
Helioscope software - Project design
Helioscope software - Project design
STEP 4:
Select Tilt and Orientation
Choose azimuth, tilt, orientation and racking of the
system. And set the row spacing and module spacing accordingly.
Helioscope software - Project design
STEP 5:
Array layout
• Update the field segment to get system layout
• Get the capacity on your desired location.
Helioscope software - Project design
STEP 6:
Select an inviter Select Inverter from the library
Helioscope software - Project design
STEP 7:
Generate wiring Click at generate wiring to for strings connecting to
inverter
Helioscope software - Project design
STEP 8:
Generate Report
PVSOL
(Step by Step Design Process)
Key Features of PVSOL
Easy configuration
• Automatic determination of the best inverter configuration
• Manual adaptation of the configuration sophisticatedly supported Entering the PV module areas in various ways
• Determination of the number of modules and visualization of the module surface using a photo of the house
• Automatic module mounting on any roof type in a graphical 2D roof view
Cont….
Optimal evaluation and presentation of results:
• Yield simulation of grid-connected PV systems by the hour
• Detailed economic forecast including main parameters like yield payback time
• Configurable project documentation printout including .pdf export More Highlights
• Planning of PV systems with consumption, net metering and battery storage systems
• Calculation of AC losses DC losses and string losses
• Climate data selection using zip code or map, or your own climate data
Cont...
Always up to date
• Databases are regularly updated by the manufacturers (PV modules inverters)!
• Releases available regularly via program Internet update Optimal user support
• The clear structure of the input parameters allows the rapid completion of the project. Detailed settings are possible in sub- dialogs.
• Any dimensioning errors are avoided by entry verification
• Easy selection of products (PV modules, inverters) are possible via favorites.
Design Variables in PVSOL
The following are the variables used in PVSOL –
• PV modules & Inverters for grid connected and stand-alone systems
• Batteries
• MPP trackers
• Load profiles for electrical load
• Electrical appliances
• Climate data for the system site
• Tariffs for energy supplied to and drawn from the grid
• Mix for electricity from the grid and energy savings.
• Loans
Speed Buttons on Menu Tab
• Technical Data (only systems without 3D visualization)
• 3D visualization (only systems with 3D visualization)
• Climate Data Files
• Individual Appliances
• Appliances – Load Profile
• Shading
• Simulation
• Tariffs
• Economic Efficiency Calculation
• Annual Energy Balance
• Energy and Climate Data
• Summary Project Report
• Variant Comparison...
