PV*SOL basic 4.0 User Manual
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1. 3 14 Cabling Parameters In the Cabling Parameters dialog you can enter the mains voltage The mains voltage is used to calculate alternating current losses The mains voltage can be saved as a default and is then available every time the program for system configuration is started Valentin Software Inc 26 4 Roof View 4 1 Overview Roof View The Roof View window is divided into the following sections e Toolbar e Tree view e Roof visualization e Messages e Input field 4 2 Toolbar ae ajax A Crone E A A A o S00 The toolbar contains the buttons listed below The current cursor position is also displayed under Coordinates which allows you to find the position of an object point for example The area of the toolbar to the right shows the distance of a selected barred area point or PV area point from the outer borders of the roof area L Create a New 2D Object The Create a New 2D Object button opens the New 2D Object dialog Here you can define new roof areas barred areas or PV areas E Copy 2D Object Once you have selected a barred area or a PV area you can copy this to the clipboard by clicking the Copy 2D Object button or pressing CTRL C You can then paste the copied barred area or PV area into your roof area by right clicking and selecting the Paste command or pressing CTRL V 5 Delete 2D Object Click the Delete 2D Object button or press the Delete key to delete selected barred areas2. Resisterine the Prosa Misas 4 L3 Program Resistance 4 13 2 Sera NUMDE adan 4 133 ProeranmAD sa ot nEkI E E E E 5 E34 RESTAN ern a T E E 5 1 925 sACUIVAUION KEV COG sinian a TA A ROA 6 4 356 LICONSINS TEM rias 6 Valentin So Ware Mii AS 7 2 Pages 8 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 MVS UC OM cereus ona 8 Project Data std celda 8 PY Modules ad EE A 8 Confieuration or EME PV SS tM ci di cod 9 CAMS icoss 10 SIMION dra A AS 11 Financial Ana SIS isa ips 11 O A A E T A A EA 13 3 Dialogs and Topics 15 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 3 13 3 14 SElECESYVSLEMN CONTISUT AION asirios cis 15 Ele Manas e menta 16 Database Selecionar sniceaveannears 16 Data DAS ESA AAA Ns 17 InternetUpdate onda 18 MESSA ES irc 18 PV Module ParameterS nia ina 18 OPUS Asado 20 Ccontisuration THresholAS ini ini 21 Presentation PREVI OW iia 22 Inverter Paramete Sin A da 23 Edit inverter ConfienraOMar dia 25 Inverter Configuration VALUES ccccccscscecscsccscececececececscesseecscececceesseeesececs 26 Cabline Para Meter surtidas 26 Manual PV SOL basic 4 Roof View 27 RA Overview ROO MEW a 27 Fig TODA 27 ES MECO VW ad acia 28 lol ROOT VISUAL ZA OMe il A E A 28 AD AMOS Sa 29 36 INPUT lluna 30 A7 BOLOCKIDISCANCES a AAA 32 wS New 2D OD e oaR 32 ESE INCW 2D ODG Cta A Sis Saase ees ewe 32 AS INCW TOO Al Ca recessed cher airis 33 183 NeEWDatred ate anna 34 Sd INCW PV Al lides 34 He MOGUICSCOV Cia
3. Inc 34 Roof View 4 Fit to roof area The new PV area takes the shape and dimensions of the existing roof area 5 Based on number of modules The size of the new PV area is determined for a specified module formation Enter the number of rows and columns in the planned module formation Tick the Cover roof afterwards box to add PV modules to the new array area automatically after you click on OK New 20 Object Selected Object Standard Forms W PV Area Rectangle Reference Pv Area dd Trapezium Cover Roof Afterwards Triangle Fit to Roof rea Based on Number of Modules Cancel Valentin Software Inc 35 Manual PV SOL basic 4 Roof View 4 9 Module coverage 4 9 1 Module coverage e To open the Module Coverage dialog In the tree view select a PV area and click in the input field on the Edit coverage button Y Alternatively you can right click on a PV area in the roof visualization or open a pop up menu in the tree view and click on Edit coverage e The Module Coverage dialog lets you specify the column distances and the row distances for the PV modules The minimum distance for both values is 0 05 m 5 cm e Under Installation type you can specify the module orientation horizontal or vertical e The Calculate Optimum Row Distance command is only available for mounted PV systems Installation type Free Standing By finding the optimum row distance you can minimise mutual s
4. Oti Ada 36 Ao Module covered E aat elena ganseieaetvoncenonene 36 4 9 2 Calculate Optimum ROW DiStance ccccscsecsccecsececsececeececeecseescseeeees 36 BAO WOTK HOW orinn a e ias 37 5 Meteosyn 40 5 1 File Import and Database Update sesssessssesoseseseseosssososesesosesessssosososesesesess 40 5 1 1 MeteoSyn import climate data from a wbv file o ooocooomommommsos oo 40 5 1 2 Update MeteoSyn Database ccsscsccscescsscsscsccsscscescescsecssessescesceees 40 Ed METCO S Mn ona 40 5 2 1 Selectclimatedata LOM d Mad D ad 41 5 3 MeteoSyn select climate data from a location table ooccooromommommmsmm os 43 5 4 Generate climate data for a new location ccecscoscscsccseecsceseecscesescsceseeceees 43 6 Index 47 1 Program Manual PV SOL basic 1 Program 1 1 Introduction is a valuable tool to design and analyze PV systems and to develop customer reports To navigate through the program click on the arrows in the upper left hand corner or click on the above icons to go to a specific section of the program Error messages warnings and tips are shown in the Messages section in the lower bar atthe bottom of the screen A summary of your design selections is displayed in the Project Status section on the right hand side Design steps 1 Project Data Enter your project data and select the climate location from the meteo database 2 PV Module Select a module from
5. PV areas modules or module formations S Delete All PV Areas Attention Clicking the Delete All PV Areas button deletes all the PV areas Valentin Software Inc 27 Manual PV SOL basic 4 Roof View Delete All 2D Objects except roof Clicking this button deletes all the 2D objects except for the roof area a Enlarge view This button enlarges the view of the roof area Reduce view This button reduces the view of the roof area Zoom Select Best View Clicking this button sets the optimum zoom factor 4 3 Tree view The tree view gives you an overview ofthe 2D objects that are used in your PV system Left click on an element in the tree view to select the 2D object Right click on a 2D object in the tree view to open a pop up menu with all the available commands for the selected 2D object 1 2 Dachansicht EF ka Aktuelles Dach 8 Neues Dach El Sperrfl chen E Sperrflachel El Belegungstlachen dl Neues Belegungsfeld 4 4 Roof visualization The roof visualization shows your current roof project including the PV areas and barred areas e You can drag and drop PV areas and barred areas to move them e Ifa2D object is selected its corner points are shown and can be edited in the input field e The compass rose atthe top right of the image is available for projects with mounted PV modules It shows the direction that the roof faces The following keyboard shortcuts are available when you are editi
6. available every time a new project is created Valentin Software Inc 10 2 Pages Manual PV SOL basic The entry area is divided into String cable DC main cable direct current and AC cable alternating current The string and DC cabling are entered per MPP tracker The Cable Cross Section can be calculated with a suggested value click lt 1 leakage The suggested values come from the smallest possible cable cross sections which ensure a voltage drop of less than 1 in the respective cable section The Cable length is entered as total length which means that the out and in lengths can be different as is typical in some types of cable laying The cable loss per cable section and for the inverter is then displayed The AC side of the cable length is entered as one way cable length Information In the Information area the total loss for the system configuration is displayed as output and as proportional share In a pre planning phase it is possible to enter the total loss directly by activating the option Enter total loss By clicking the button Overview of all cables a table is shown in which the cable lengths with the same cross section are added together 2 6 Simulation The yields from the solar system calculated from hourly simulation are displayed as a result in this window The individual parameters are explained under terms The diagram offers an overview ofthe monthly energy yield from the solar system 2 7 Financi
7. but still requires a minimum level of energy Feed in from W There is a minimum output which has to be supplied by the input side PV generator before the inverter can operate Max Input Voltage V Max Input Current A This voltage or current threshold may not be exceeded If it is the inverter will be destroyed In the program this value is not required to calculate the simulation but only to check the system Nominal DC Voltage V Nominal DC Current A The inverter input voltage or current when the inverter supplies the nominal output Number of MPP Trackers The number of independent MPP controllers With multi string units this value is greater than 1 Max Recommended PV Output per MPP Tracker kW See Max Recommended PV Output kW max input current per mpp tracker a This current threshold per MPP tracker may not be exceeded only active when number of MPP trackers 1 Upper and Lower Voltage Thresholds for MPP Range V The inverter can control the MPP tracking within this voltage range This means that the inverter searches for the optimum voltage for the PV array within this voltage range so that the array produces the maximum power output Change in Efficiency if Input Voltage Differs from Nominal Voltage The inverter efficiency characteristic curve is given for the nominal voltage If the inverter is not operated at the nominal voltage the inverter efficiency changes Whether the efficiency curve
8. goes up or down depends on whether or not the inverter has a transformer As a rule of thumb the following applies Valentin Software Inc 24 3 Dialogs and Topics Manual PV SOL basic e With an increase in input voltage the efficiency of an inverter with a transformer decreases by c 1 per 100 V e With an increase in input voltage the efficiency of an inverter without a transformer increases by c 1 per 100 V Efficiency Characteristic Curve The conversion efficiency is the ratio between the output power and the input power and is dependent on the current output of the inverter On data sheets the figure for the efficiency is related to the nominal output although for most of the year this is not supplied by the PV system The part load operation is therefore very important for the simulation results To determine the characteristic curve the program requires 7 checkpoints i e the efficiency at 0 5 10 20 30 50 and 100 of the nominal output 3 12 Edit Inverter Configuration The configuration can be edited in this dialog All boundary conditions for the configuration are shown with colors This helps you to enter a valid configuration Table to move MPP trackers A table is presented The horizontal axis illustrates the number of modules in series which can be connected to an MPP tracker and the resulting MPP voltage The number of strings and the resulting MPP current is shown on the vertical axis The MPP tr
9. one degree The warmer the module the higher the current i e this coefficient is positive Power Coefficient The warmer the module the lower its power output The power coefficient is negative and is given as a percentage of the power rating 3 8 Options Project wide settings can be changed under Options User data Here you can enter your company name and address and insert a company logo These appear on the title page and in the header of the presentation Valentin Software Inc 20 3 Dialogs and Topics Manual PV SOL basic Internet Update When starting the program can check whether a new release or an updated database is available on the internet and on request download and install them You can deactivate the functions under automatic updates if you do not have an internet connection or want to run the update manually via Check for Updates at regular intervals If required you can start the internet update via a proxy by activating the check box Use Proxy URL In this case please enter the port and URL If you have no internet access at your workstation the database can be downloaded from another computer and imported button Import under Databases Checking for new releases is not possible in this case More information on internet updates can be found here Directories Ifyou want to move directories e g for filing projects you can enter a new path via the category Directories Units Here
10. selecting the module surface in the left hand tree the input form for the configuration of the entire module surface is activated Under select configuration you can letthe programme calculate a valid configuration in accordance with the viewed inverter The configured modules and the number of configured inverters are displayed in the information area Qualitative information as to whether the configurations lie within the design tolerance or blocked off range of the inverters is dependent on the set configuration threshold ranges Valentin Software Inc 9 Manual PV SOL basic 2 Pages For 2 Editing or setting the configuration The configuration of the system is illustrated with the help of a tree Up to three inverter types can be defined In the tree it is also possible to display how often the defined inverter configuration is present in the configuration The toolbar or the shortcut menu can be used to create copy or delete inverter types Inverter Selection and wiring right By selecting the inverter type in the tree an input form for the configuration of this inverter is activated The inverter can be changed by accessing the database with a click on the Selection button The data on the selected inverter can be viewed via the Info button If the selected inverter allows for parallel operation definition see Terms the operating mode of the MPP trackers is required below The inverter can be configured via a selection list
11. the Entry Data display area the module array entered is shown All technical data on the module can be visualised via the Info button The inverters are selected via the database Selection dialog The selection is simplified by the Favorites category in the dialog The number of selected inverters are visualised Furthermore it is possible to edit Configuration Criteria which define how automatic configuration should be calculated In this case between 1 and 3 inverter types per configuration can be selected free MPP trackers activated or deactivated and coverings of MPP trackers entered The configuration critera can be saved as defaults so that they are available every time the program is started In the Display dialog you can define how many results are visualised per page and whether configurations in the tolerance range are shown In the Configuration Limits dialog you define the extent to which inverters may exceed manufacturers defined thresholds and thus set the size of the design tolerance and blocked off ranges Search By clicking on the Start Search button automatic calculation of the system configuration is started Depending on the number of modules and inverters the search may take a while The search query can be interrupted in the second phase of the algorithm The program calculates all possible configurations Similar configurations are filtered out in the third phase of calculation Results The result
12. you have completed registration you will receive your key code within the following period e Approx 20 minutes after online registration You can close the program in the meantime When you go back into the program to continue registration the entries you have made so far have been saved Once you have received the key code following Registration enter the key code into the key code input field Click the OK button You will receive a message confirming that your program has been activated You can now start working with the full program without having to start up again We are pleased to support your work and wish you every success gt related topics Licensing Provisions Licencing terms Serial Number Program ID Registration Software Maintenance Agreement 1 3 6 Licensing Terms How many times can the program be installed The number of permissible installations corresponds to the number of licenses you have purchased If for example you have purchased a single user license you may install the program on one workstation In addition you can activate the program on a second computer e g a laptop However this is only possible on the condition that the two installations are not used simultaneously Valentin Software Inc 1 Program Manual PV SOL basic Ifyou need to reactivate the software because you have modified your hardware and therefore reinstalled the program you can submit a reactivation reques
13. Manual PV SOL basic O valentin sOFTWa re PV PV SOL basic PV SOL basic Version 4 0 Design and Simulation of Photovoltaic Systems MANUAL Manual PV SOL basic Disclaimer Great care has been taken in compiling the texts and images Nevertheless the possibility of errors cannot be completely eliminated The handbook purely provides a product description and is notto be understood as being of warranted quality under law The publisher and authors can accept neither legal responsibility nor any liability for incorrect information and its consequences No responsibility is assumed for the information contained in this handbook The software described in this handbook is supplied on the basis of the license agreement which you accept on installing the program No liability claims may be derived from this Making copies of the handbook is prohibited Copyright and Trademark PV SOLO is a registered trademark of Dr Gerhard Valentin Windows VistaR Windows XPR and Windows 7R are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp All program names and designations used in this handbook may also be registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers and may not be used commercially or in any other way Errors excepted Copyright O 2004 2011 Dr Ing Gerhard Valentin Internet www valentin software com Manual PV SOL basic Table of Contents 1 Program 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 MOJUTO ai i n 1 Definitions Testa 1
14. Only those configurations are displayed in the selection list which lie within the design or tolerance range of the configuration thresholds A detailed overview of possible configurations can be found by clicking on edit Information The sizing factor and the current range of the configured inverter are displayed in the information area The check configuration dialogue displays the output currents and voltages of the inverter in the selected configuration A link leads to the current configuration thresholds which can be defined uniquely for the project 2 5 Cables On the Cables page you can enter cable lengths and cross sections and let the program calculate the resulting total loss from the array output under STCs The mains voltage used to calculate line losses can be modified by clicking the Mains Voltage link top right of dialog The standard values saved here can be changed Tree left hand side Atree on the left hand side stuctures the entry of cable data The tree groups the cables with the defined inverters in the system configuration The cable values of an inverter can be copied with the toolbar button and added to another inverter Entry area for inverter cable values right hand side The Mains voltage link can be found in the inverter and electricity meter schematic Here you can enter the voltage of the supply network to which the system is to be connected The mains voltage can be saved as a default and is then
15. Type Manufacturer and type may not exceed a length of 255 characters DC Power Rating kW DC stands for direct current and refers to the input side of the inverter The nominal output is the output specified for the inverter when in continuous operation In continuous operation the inverter power output is top limited by the DC power rating and the corresponding efficiency For this reason the efficiency of the inverter is reduced with higher input power AC Power Rating kW AC stands for alternating current and refers to the output side of the inverter The AC nominal output is the output specified for the inverter when in continuous operation In continuous operation the inverter output power is top limited by the AC power rating Max PV Power kW Inverter and PV power must be aligned with one another If the PV power is greater than the power rating of the inverter the inverter may shut down The maximum PV power is the maximum DC output the inverter can convert In the program this value is not required to calculate the simulation but only to check the system Valentin Software Inc 23 Manual PV SOL basic 3 Dialogs and Topics Stand by Consumption W If the inverter does not supply energy to the grid or appliances the inverter s own power consumption must be taken into consideration In addition to stand by consumption there is also night consumption Night Consumption W The inverter turns itself off at night
16. V module in a template and start new projects with this template By clicking Open you can choose whether to edit a project or a template This choice is also available when saving projects Select Save As to store your project file outside the default directory The save function allows you to save your project without any further prompts if the file name is already known to the program 3 3 Database Selection All available modules inverters or manufacturers are displayed in the respective dialog Tree left hand side All manufacturers are shown in alphabetical order on the left hand side A manufacturer and all its products can be added to Favorites via the toolbar orthe pop up menu The favorites list ensures easy access to products frequently used in projects Layout of the Product Table On the right hand side products from the respective manufacturer are shown in a table By clicking on the column button the products can be sorted by the respective parameter In addition the column can be moved to a different position by dragging and dropping the column heading If further characteristics of the product in the table need to be visualised the column selection dialog allows further columns to be added to the table Valentin Software Inc 16 3 Dialogs and Topics Manual PV SOL basic Creating and Editing Data Records New data records can be created existing data records can be edited copied and deleted The progra
17. a Choose the Climate for the the simulation of the the annual energy yield of the solar system Select a climate record that is close to your project location Clicking the button opens the climate data selection Meteosyn structured to the countries of the world The postal codes latitude and longitude coordinates help to find the matching record 2 3 PV Modules On this page you can set the parameters for your module area by selecting the PV module from the database and defining all relevant parameters for it You can give the module area name by clicking on the left hand field PV Module Selection You can load the PV module into your project By clicking on the Selection button the database dialog for the PV modules is opened The data records are regularly maintained and expanded via a database update Valentin Software Inc 8 2 Pages Manual PV SOL basic Module Parameters Set parameters for the module by entering the desired tilt angle and orientation of the modules Tilt Angle of PV Modules 0 corresponds to horizontal mounting 90 to vertical mounting The Orientation of PV Modules is entered as the deviation from the south o corresponds to south 90 east 90 west with respective reference to the northern hemisphere Diagrams illustrate your entries You can select from four Installation Types Mounted means that the modules are mounted freely either with a mounting support even with the ground or on a flat ro
18. ace area in the program Tab Ul Characteristics at STC The entries on this page are only valid for standard test conditions STC i e 25 module temperature sunlight spectrum of AM 1 5 and 1000 W m irradiation MPP Voltage V MPP Current A The power output ofthe modules is dependent on the module temperature and irradiation and the module voltage There is a current voltage characteristic curve for each module temperature and irradiation The working point on this curve determines the module s power output The MPP is the working point on this curve see also the UI characteristic curves button on the Ul Characteristics at Partial Load page at which the module s power output is at a maximum maximum power point The MPP voltage and MPP current are dependent on temperature and irradiation This means that the voltage and current entered here are only valid for standard test conditions For all other irradiation and temperature values there are other MPPs This has to be determined by the program see page Ul Characteristic Values at Partial Load In the PV system this job is done by the inverter The inverter controls the PV array in such a way that maximum output from the current and voltage is obtained MPP tracking Open Circuit Voltage V The voltage level for a module with no load This is also dependent on temperature and irradiation Short Circuit Current A The current flowing through a short circuited module This is
19. ackers can be placed in the matrix by drag and drop or via a pop up menu The colors green design range orange tolerance range red blocked off range make clear whether the MPP tracker is optimally designed or not The design optimum for the number of modules in series is marked blue on the vertical axis The configured number of modules per MPP tracker is indicated in a notice area and by the grey marking in the table fields Bar above the table There are two graphical bars above the matrix flowing from green to red which represent the inverter current range and the valid sizing factor In this way all relevant checking mechanisms in configuration of an inverter can be visualised on one page The user can also define a suitable configuration The number of configured modules is displayed at the end of the dialog The configuration check can also be launched here If the configuration contains invalid values these are reported in the error message window at the bottom of the assistant Valentin Software Inc 25 Manual PV SOL basic 3 Dialogs and Topics 3 13 Inverter Configuration Values For every configuration the quality of the voltage range current and output can be shown in this dialog A distinction is made between the inverter values and the values assigned to the individual MPP trackers In this way the user can take the qualitative differences between two configurations into account before selecting a configuration
20. al Analysis All entries which in addition to the solar yield relate to the profitability of the solar system are made on this page Before the page opens the yield simulation is run in the background The results ofthe financial analysis calculation are displayed on the results page and in the presentation It is important to set the type of project Various electricity tariffs and tax classes are available depending on whether private or commercial is selected here System costs The costs of the system on acquisition and over its lifetime are entered under costs of the entire system Here you should enter the sales prices exclusive of any subsidies or tax breaks If the system is financed by a loan deselect the no loan option and click the loan button A dialog window opens where you can enter the loan information Choose from the following options in the type of credit selection box e Secured loan Valentin Software Inc 11 Manual PV SOL basic 2 Pages e Unsecured loan e New Home loan e Refinancing Use the radio buttons to select entry of either the down payment amount or the amount of finance as a percentage Enter the term of the loan in years and the interest in percent Confirm your entries by clicking OK On returning to the main window enter the maintenance costs and the expected lifetime of the system Enter the relevant amount of inverter replacement costs and under replace after the period of time in years afte
21. also dependent on temperature and irradiation Power Rating W Module output under standard test conditions STC Valentin Software Inc 19 Manual PV SOL basic 3 Dialogs and Topics Efficiency Module efficiency under standard test conditions For the simulation the program uses the following formula to determine the Active Solar Surface Area from the Calculated Output and Efficiency Power Rating STC 1000 W m ETA STC Active Solar Surface Area Tab Ul Characteristics at Part Load On the page Ul Characteristics at Part Load enter voltage and current for a second working point The values at lower irradiation are important to be able to calculate the efficiency curve ofthe module The efficiency given on data sheets relates to a module temperature of 25 C and irradiation of 1000 W m although for most of the year this is not reached by the PV system This is why the efficiency at lower irradiation is very important for the simulation results Via the Standard Part Load Behaviour button you can letthe program calculate the second working point Tab Other Parameters Temperature Coefficients Voltage Coefficient mV K This value expresses the increase in voltage when the module temperature increases by one degree The warmer the module the smaller the voltage i e this coefficient is negative Current Coefficient mA K This value expresses the increase in current amperes when the module temperature increases by
22. ated according to the Internal Interest Rate Method Capital interest is increased up to the point at which the Net Present Value of the investment becomes less than zero The result can be interpreted as follows Providing one s own capital self financing for the investment is as good as investing one s own capital in a bank at the interest rate of the internal rate of return Solar fraction The solar fraction states the percentage of the annual energy requirement which can be provided by a solar system Valentin Software Inc 3 Manual PV SOL basic 1 Program Specific Annual Yield To calculate the specific annual yield of a PV system the annual energy generated on the alternating current side is measured against the PV area or output of the system For example the annual yield is divided by output in kWp In this way systems of different sizes can be compared with each other STC Standard Test Conditions Standard test conditions were introduced to enable uniform output comparisons of modules They describe the general conditions under which the parameters given on the data sheets were determined These are a temperature of 25 C 1000 W m2 irradiation and an AM factor of 1 5 AM Air Mass describes the entrance route of the irradiation through the atmosphere and thus the spectral composition of light System Efficiency The system efficiency is the quotient of the electrical energy produced on the alternating curre
23. ay of the results is controlled via the tree on the left hand side Select a node to display results in tabular form or a sub node to show a chart Results of the yield simulation The yields from the solar system calculated from hourly simulation are displayed as a result The individual parameters are explained under terms The diagram offers an overview of the monthly energy yield from the solar system Results of financial analysis calculation The capital value pay back period and returns on investment in the solar system are displayed as results The individual values are explained under Terms The charts show the calculated accumulated cash flow and the forecast development of electricity costs with and without the solar system The results of the financial analysis calculation are determined via a web service If the program has no connection to the internet no new results can be generated Valentin Software Inc 13 Manual PV SOL basic 2 Pages Customer presentation Via the button View Presentation gt Show you can see a preview of the customer presentation In the Configuration dialog you can activate or deactivate specific parts ofthe presentation Valentin Software Inc 14 3 Dialogs and Topics Manual PV SOL basic 3 Dialogs and Topics 3 1 Select System Configuration By selecting a system configuration the entered module array can be configured with a list of inverters defined by the user Entry Data In
24. bsidies which exclude the take up of others To account for this activate the choose optional subsidy if offered checkbox Valentin Software Inc 12 2 Pages Manual PV SOL basic Optionally activate the accept SREC prices checkbox After clicking the entry button the data for Renewable Energy Credit dialog opens Here you can enter and select the following information e Amount of SREC per kWh e Term in years e SREC increase in percent per year e and the SREC can be taxed option Confirm your entries by clicking OK Note some subsidies in California require installation exclusively with products certified according to SB1 Guidelines Please bear this in mind when selecting your PV modules or inverters By activating this page the hourly yield simulation used as entry parameter for the economic efficiency is run in the background On the economic efficiency page a forecast of the profitability of the solar system can be created The entries for the economic efficiency are made in a small separate assistant The assistant has its own help function and can also produce a special report for the economic efficiency The main results of the economic efficiency are presented in a diagram with the four characteristic values yield amortisation period capital value and electricity production costs 2 8 Results The results of the simulation and the economic efficiency are available as a tree structure in this window Displ
25. ction is shown Reestablish the internet connection click on Test Internet Connection and update the website to regain access to the map Valentin Software Inc 42 Meteosyn 5 3 MeteoSyn select climate data from a location table MeteoSyn gt List ks Lre en lara Image MeteoSyn gt List No internet connection is required for this dialog The country list contains those countries for which climate files are available E How to select climate data from the location table 1 Select a country or federal state and enter a filter for the locations The locations shown in the table correspond to your entries The parameters displayed include ZIP code irradiation average temperature latitude and longitude and data source 2 Click on a column heading to sort the table by a specific parameter You can right click a location in the table to open the corresponding directory in the file explorer this is not required for the selection here 3 Click on the location in the table to select it 4 Exit the dialog by clicking OK The selected climate record is then imported into the program Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes 5 4 Generate climate data for a new location MeteoSyn gt Create climate data for new location Valentin Software Inc 43 Manual PV SOL basic 5 Meteosyn E ves A m gr Toy gt ae Cad e a Image MeteoSyn gt Create E aah climate data for new location On the page Cr
26. dity of System configuration 9 Valentin Software Inc Index W WY AUS Sia 18 WEIMAR 8 Y Yield Simulation dai 13 49
27. e in the filter below the location list Example filter town gt The list shows locations including the string town somewhere in their name 4 EnteraZIP code Click Start The location found is marked in red available climate data locations in the geographical vicinity are marked green The location list is reduced to these nearby locations and the town if available Ifthe ZIP code search returns no results this is displayed in the information field E Working with the selected location 5 Click on a green mark to view the location name and further information Click on the location name in the pop up to select this location This location is then listed under Selected Location 6 Orclick on a location in the location list This location is then listed under Selected Location moved to the center of the map and highlighted on the map with a mark Click on the mark to view further information such as average temperature and global radiation Right click on a location in the location list to open the corresponding folder in the file explorer 7 Click on OK to continue working with this location The selected climate record is imported into the program 8 Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes The interactive map requires a connection to the internet If you do not have an internet connection MeteoSyn opens with the List page On the Map page the map Is grayed out and a button to test the internet conne
28. eate climate data for new location you can generate new climate data by interpolating available measurement values from the Meteonorm database Note The button and page Create climate data for new location is not displayed in Express or Basic program versions E How to create new climate data On the page Map click on Generate climate data for a new location The corresponding window opens Select a country You can Search by ZIP code or location name When searching for example for New town each appropriate stored location is shown with a green mark on the map 1 Zoom inthe map as far as needed to identify your new location Click on your location Y and click it s Titi dake ES name The name will appear in the edit box Location You may enter the zip code and federal state new location Click the Ed Cancel button to cancel your changes to location This does not delete the created data record cancel Click on the OK button to create a new climate data record for this location add it to the database and have it taken over to the calling program The window closes Valentin Software Inc 44 Meteosyn A copy of the climate data where required can be found in the directory C Users Application Data Valentin EnergieSoftware MeteoSynModul _userfiles country e g C Users All Users Valentin EnergieSoftware Meteo _UserFiles USA Valentin Software Inc 45 6 Index ACUNVA LON siccecpersnaccc
29. eleases available via a program update 3 6 Messages An area for messages is located at the bottom of the main program window There are four types of message 1 Information offers you tips and help forthe optimal design of your project 2 Warnings occur when data in your project are inconsistent orthe program experiences unexpected events 3 No simulation your entered data contains errors and no simulation can be started This means that you can no longer open the results or economic efficiency pages 4 Error your entry is incorrect You can only leave this page when the entry has been corrected 3 7 PV Module Parameters The module parameters are laid out across several tabs in this dialog The data are checked at the end of the entry to ensure you have correctly filled out the data sheet Tab Basic Data Manufacturer and type may not exceed a length of 255 characters Valentin Software Inc 18 3 Dialogs and Topics Manual PV SOL basic Output Tolerance The module values given are subject to certain fluctuations in manufacture This is primarily important for the current voltage and output data Cell Type Most cells are made of either monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicium and a few are of amorphous silicium Dimensions Height m Width m Height and width determine the PV module area and thus the area of the PV array This area which relates to the module dimensions is called the gross surf
30. erwards checkbox and PV modules will automatically be added to the roof area when you click OK Now your roof might look something like this Ridge UT MUNI Mi Gable End East Gable End West Lea me a PO ee ee ee ee a ee ee ee o i a el Ge m iiil NEL 8 Now you can specify the installation type horizontal or vertical and the distances between the PV modules in the Module Coverage dialog Valentin Software Inc 39 5 Meteosyn 5 1 File Import and Database Update 5 1 1 MeteoSyn import climate data from a wbv file MeteoSyn gt Location Data b pl rt dele a CI An Image MeteoSyn gt Options E How to add a climate data file to a location 1 Click on the select wbv file button and navigate to the desired file Select one or several files and confirm by clicking Open These files are imported to the database and copied for all users to a specific folder e g C Users All Users Valentin EnergieSoftware Meteo2 _UserFiles USA 2 Exit the dialog by clicking OK 5 1 2 Update MeteoSyn Database If the content of that folder has been changed outside of MeteoSyn e g in the file explorer while you have been working with MeteoSyn you can rebuild the MeteoSyn database by clicking the Update Database button The database is automatically rebuilt following a reinstallation of the MeteoSyn module Depending on the number of climate data records and your computer s processing power this
31. hading caused by mounted module rows B Module Coverage E Ja fx PY Module Data Distance Between PY Modules Installation Type Type PYFSOL Example 367 Column Distance 0 000 ES m 5 Horizontal width 0 40 m Height 1 40m Row Distance 0 000 H m O Vertical Calculate Optimum Row Distance Cancel 4 9 2 Calculate Optimum Row Distance For mounted PV systems Installation type Free Standing you can calculate the optimum row distance This minimises mutual shading between rows of mounted modules Valentin Software Inc 36 Roof View The suggested clearance is a function of module inclination B position of sun y on 21 12 at 12 00 p m and the mounting height h of the module To open the Row Distance dialog open the Module Coverage dialog and click on Calculate Optimum Row Distance vet E EET Setting F a kI La Modia a ctib Masai Adi Male ibid E Fel wads El Prater chains Soe dtt rr fall frr Resulls hea ee talas an Brew ka rd LS m Perret lkr rr rd rn An m Mordor erri ktt r m fmi islame is Lalculaledl Pnr azirah M Trtar sagha Veee ertet er Loot adl e i dnij lea Milda ee dai hide 4 10 Workflow Example for a mounted PV system 1 Specify the installation type Installation Type Mounted ba 2 Now select Roof Area with PV Modules and then click the Input button Roof Area with PY Modules gt Input Number of PY Modules 51 PY Generator Qutpu
32. he program is required to obtain an ID The program ID is automatically provided as soon as you enter the serial number It is not possible to enter the program ID yourself You will need to let us know the program ID when registering so that we can send you your key code gt related topics Licensing Provisions Licencing terms Serial Number Registration Activation Code Software Maintenance Agreement 1 3 4 Registration You can activate your program in three different ways Request a Key Code Online This method requires that your computer has internet access Click on the Online button to open a form where you can enter all the information required to receive a key code The fields marked with an must be completed After you have completed the form you can send it straight off the recipient s e mail address is entered automatically for your convenience After sending the e mail you will receive your key code which will be sent to the e mail address you have entered in approximately 20 minutes Request a Key Code by Telephone If you do not have a fax or e mail you can request the key code by phone In this case you will need to give us your program ID when you call Valentin Software Inc 5 Manual PV SOL basic 1 Program gt related topics Licensing Provisions Licencing terms Serial Number Program ID Activation Code Software Maintenance Agreement 1 3 5 Activation Key Code Once
33. inates Unit in mi Valentin Software Inc 1 620 1 620 5 620 5 620 Position of PY Area Position of PY Modules S E e l m LS a y reo ejn 31 Manual PV SOL basic 4 Roof View 4 7 Border Distances Inthe Border Distances window you can specify barred areas of a certain width for the borders of your roof To open the Edge Distances dialog In the tree view select the roof area and in the input field click the Edge Distances button S Alternatively you can right click on the roof area in the roof visualization or open a pop up menu in the tree view and click on Edge Distances e Ifyou want to define equal border distances for all the boundaries of your roof then use the option For all Borders on the right hand side of the window e Inthe left hand area of the window you can specify individual border distances for each border of the roof Border Distances Enter Border Distance per Edge Unit in meter Border Distance Border 1 2 For all Borders Border 2 3 p 100 Border 3 4 Border 4 1 Cancel 4 8 New 2D Object 4 8 1 New 2D Object The New 2D Object dialog lets you define new 2D objects for your project First of all select the type of the new 2D object in the drop down menu at the top left Then enter a name for your new 2D object where it says Reference Depending on the object type you selected various different options are now available for defining the new 2D object For more i
34. int is the point on the current voltage diagram at which the module produces its maximum output Valentin Software Inc 2 1 Program Manual PV SOL basic MPP tracker The MPP tracker automatically sets the solar array s working point at its maximum Parallel operation With inverters which allow for parallel operation of the MPP trackers the MPP trackers can be interconnected so that the current and power range are added together Performance Ratio The Performance Ratio is a measurement of the energy losses that occur within the system in comparison with the system s optimal operating conditions The actual solar energy produced is measured against the nominal output The nominal output is calculated from the irradiation onto the tilted PV surface multiplied by the efficiency of the module under standard test conditions 25 C 1000 W mz2 PV Array Irradiation The irradiation onto the tilted PV array surface is the solar energy available without shade PV Array Generated Energy AC Side The energy generated on the AC side of the PV array is the energy produced by the invertor and with full feed in fed into the network Module cabling and inverter losses are taken into account PV Array Output The PV array output of a solar array is the maximum output it can produce with vertical irradiation with 1000 W mz2 It is therefore given in Wp or kWp p stands for peak Internal Rate of Return The Net Yield is calcul
35. m distinguishes between system data records and user data records System data records are those included with the program User data records are created by the user Only user data records can be edited or deleted Select a row and click the Edit button In the dialogs displayed module parameters or inverter parameters you can change the individual parameters Database Search and Filters Individual products can also be added to Favorites To find a data record quickly it is possible to search by product type An entered asterisk as an initial wildcard can stand for any characters By activating a check box only user data records or data records no longer available can be displayed In addition you can limit the data records displayed via a check box to products certified according to the Guidelines for California s Solar Electric Incentive Programs Senate Bill 1 Second Edition Selecting from these products is a requirement for participation in subsidy programs within the Go Solar California campaign www gosolarcalifornia org Data Record Selection Ifthe dialog was started from a page in the assistant the data record can be imported into the project by selecting OK With automatic system configurations it is possible to select several data records with a check box at the start of the table and view the selected data records via the option Selection in the left tree The data records are imported into the projec
36. may take some minutes 5 2 MeteoSyn MeteoSyn Valentin Software Inc 40 Meteosyn The MeteoSyn module provides location dependent climate data used in the simulation programs from Dr Valentin EnergieSoftware GmbH Climate data for the U S A are provided by TMY3 Using the MeteoSyn climate data generator you can select a location e map from an interactive map This only works with an internet connection The geographical data of a location can be specified using the ZIP code search e List select location from a list or e Options load other climate data record files in wbv format 5 2 1 Select climate data from a map MeteoSyn gt Map Image MeteoSyn gt Map ae Load climate data records The button and page Create climate data for new location is not available in Express or Basic program types How to select climate data 1 Selecta country The map shows the selected country if you have a connection to the internet Otherwise see below The country list contains those countries for which climate files are available The location list contains the locations in these countries for which climate files are available Valentin Software Inc 41 Manual PV SOL basic 5 Meteosyn If federal states have been entered in the climate data you will see a dropdown box for the federal states E There are various ways of shortening the location list Select a federal state 3 Enter part of the location nam
37. nformation click on one of the three links below o New roof area o New barred area o New PV area Valentin Software Inc 32 Roof View 4 8 2 New roof area Various geometric shapes are available for designing a new roof area 1 Rectangle 2 Trapezium 3 Triangle Es Border Distances Click the button to open the Edge Distances window where you can specify barred areas for the borders of your roof Tick the Cover roof to maximum box to give the new roof area a PV area the same size as your roof PV modules will then be added automatically when you click on OK New 20 Object Selected Object Standard Forms 2 Rectangle ca a 20 000 E m omo e m d Roof Area Reference A c Eco C Trapezium 2 a 2 000 4 Border Distances 5 Triangle 20 000 44 C Cover roof to maximum Cancel Valentin Software Inc 33 Manual PV SOL basic 4 Roof View 4 8 3 New barred area Various geometric shapes are available for designing a new barred area 1 Rectangle 2 Trapezium 3 Triangle 4 Circle New 2D Object Selected Object Standard Forms Rectangle a 2 a00 E m masg Reference Barred Areal pooo a C Trapezium Loo 15 oso 15 Barred Area Triangle 2 000 4 n L500 5 Circle oo 75 Cancel 4 8 4 New PV area Various geometric shapes are available for designing a new PV area 1 Rectangle 2 Trapezium 3 Triangle Valentin Software
38. ng the module formations e CTRL left mouse key Multiple selection e SHIFT left mouse key Row selection Valentin Software Inc 28 e ALT left mouse key Column selection Ridge Gable End West 4 5 Messages The messages area shows you the following information 1 Type of installation 2 PV generator power 3 Number of modules You are planning a mounted system PY Generator Power 2 52 kiip Module Mumber 70 Messages about any conflicts in the roof coverage are also displayed here 1 No conflicts exist WG Error 2 APVarea overlaps with a barred area Object Barred Areal collides with PY area modules Py Area 1 Valentin Software Inc Roof View 29 Gable End East Manual PV SOL basic 4 Roof View 3 Atleast one module in a PV area is located outside the roof area One or more of the PY area modules PY Areal are outside of object Roof 4 The modules of various PV areas overlap One or more of the PY area modules PY Areal collide with one or more of the PY area modules Copy of PY Areal 4 6 Input field The appearance of the input field varies depending on the type of object that is selected in the tree view When Roof View is selected an overview of the workflow appears 1 Enter Roof Dimensions 2 Define Barred Areas 3 Create Mew PY Area 4 Cover this PY rea with Modules Position PY Area By selecting Current Roof you can rename the ro
39. nt side and the solar energy irradiated onto the PV array surface 1 3 Registering the Program 1 3 1 Program Registration You can change the status of the program from demo version to full version by registering To do this click on the Register Full Version button when the program starts Using a key code you receive from the program maker the program is activated To activate the program you require a serial number obtained by purchasing the program You can buy the program in our online shop or by using our order form gt related topics Licensing Provisions Licencing terms Serial Number Registration Activation Code Software Maintenance Agreement 1 3 2 Serial Number If you have purchased the program you will have a serial number This is made up of a combination of 37 digits and letters which you will have to enter without any spaces in between but including the special characters hyphens You will find the serial number either on the CD case or on the invoice Alternatively if you made your purchase online you will have been notified by e mail Valentin Software Inc 1 Program Manual PV SOL basic gt related topics Licensing Provisions Licencing terms Registration Program ID Activation Code Software Maintenance Agreement 1 3 3 Program ID The program ID is allocated specifically for your computer and is only valid for use on your computer A valid serial number issued on purchase of t
40. nual energy yield describes the solar energy fed into a public electricity grid Net present value The net present value is calculated as the sum of present value of all annual costs present value of all the annual income and savings cash value of the loan payments present value of tax payments time payments grants self financing Internal Rate of Return Total cash flow after tax Short Circuit Current A module s short circuit current IK is usually given by the manufacturer for standard test conditions STC As the module current is also temperature dependent the maximum short circuit current occurs at low temperatures e g 10 and maximum irradiation Open Circuit Voltage A module s open circuit voltage UL is usually given by the manufacturer for standard test conditions STC As the module voltage is also temperature dependent maximum open circuit volatge occurs at low temperatures e g 10 and maximum irradiation Maximum system voltage This value states the maximum voltage which may be applied to a PV array Modules may only be configured in series to the point at which their maximum system voltage at maximum open circuit voltage link see configuration thresholds is reached The maximum system voltage is taken into consideration in the inverter configuration MPP Maximum Power Point The output of a module is dependent on the irradiation temperature and voltage it is operated at The Maximum Power Po
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42. of Roof parallel is selected when the modules are mounted a distance above the roof cladding and roof integrated when they themselves constitute the roof cladding For roof integrated systems rear ventilation can act as cooling for the modules Calculating Array Output The number of modules can be entered using the following methods You can calculate the number of modules by entering the roof area with respective blocked off objects There is a separate help file for this dialog The number of modules can be entered directly By selecting Suggestion from solar fraction you can calculate a suggestion for the number of modules from the annual electricity consumption and desired solar fraction Click OK to accept the suggestion The resulting PV generator output is calculated and displayed at the end of the page 2 4 Configuration of the PV system The system configuration for the project is defined on this page There are two different approaches to defining a system configuration 1 One valid configuration is calculated by the programme 2 The configuration is edited or set by the user The validity of the configurations is checked on the basis of the set configuration thresholds If a system configuration value exceeds the set configuration thresholds warnings or error messages in the error status bar provide information on suitable corrective measures For 1 Calculation of a module surface configuration by the programme By
43. of boundaries that appear in the roof visualization Left Hand Label Lower Label Gable End West Eaves Right Hand Label Upper Label Gable End East Ridge By selecting the roof object default New Roof you can edit the coordinates of individual points of the selected object You can use the buttons to add or remove points from the selected roof object Click the S button to open the Edge Distances window Valentin Software Inc 30 Roof View Enter Coordinates Unit in m Point X Y 1 0 000 0 000 3 000 10 100 3 15 000 10 100 4 20 000 0 000 If you are planning a mounted PV system you can also enter the roof orientation and the roof angle Enter Coordinates Unit in mi 0 000 0 000 6 100 6 100 Roof Orientation Roof Orientation ooo lt E Roof Angle fl 30 000 E o Attention With this the modules azimuth always remains 0 Fo Fo By selecting a barred area object default Barred Area 1 you can edit the coordinates of individual points of the selected object Under Enter position you can enter the position of the entire selected object Enter Coordinates Unit in m 15 115 13 115 13 115 15 115 4 206 4 206 5 706 5 706 Enter Position Le susien E y z n By selecting a PV area object default New PV Area you can edit the coordinates of individual points of the selected object Click the button to open the Module Coverage dialog Enter Coord
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45. r based on the NEC National Electrical Code If the NEC temperatures are selected the temperatures corresponding to the ZIP code of the system are used When selecting an inverter a maximum permissible system voltage can also be taken into consideration If this option is selected you can provide the maximum value The configuration thresholds can be saved as a default and are then available every time the program for system configuration is started 3 10 Presentation Preview The presentation contains the most important information for a customer solar system offer Content of the presentation Depending on the configuration of your presentation parts of it can be activated or deactivated The following parts can be displayed e View Cover The title page contains your address information and your company logo customer data and a project description and illustration e Show System Structure this page shows the main benchmark figures of the PV system the primary yield results and the financial analysis e View Roof Plan This presents the detailed set up of the PV system and the configuration of the module surfaces This page contains an illustration of the roof plan displaying the blocked off areas and the position of the module surfaces you have created e View Inverter Datasheet All manufacturer data on the inverters used are listed in a table e View PV Module Datasheet All manufacturer data on the PV module
46. r which replacing the inverter will typically be required Consumption Under Consumption select an electricity supplier and tariff The options available are determined on the basis of the ZIP code entered for the system location under project data and the type of project in the financial analysis window If you modify these entries you must reselect a tariff Now choose between annual electricity costs or monthly consumption Electricity consumption in individual months of a year is calculated using typical consumption profiles If you want to enter a separate consumption profile activate the monthly consumption radio button After clicking on the entry button a dialog window in which you enter electricity consumption for each month opens Confirm your entries by clicking OK In addition you can enter an expected annual increase in energy costs as a percentage If you do not know your electricity consumption you can calculate it via the web service by clicking the link estimate consumption with Home Energy Saver The option is only available if you have a connection to the internet Entries for selecting subsidies and incentive programs Here enter the annual income and tax class of the solar system purchaser for the range of subsidies and incentive programs In the selection box choose from the following e Single e Married with joint tax return e Married with separate tax returns e Head of family In some areas there are su
47. s are ordered such that the optimal configurations appear on the first page Whether the configuration lies within the tolerance or design range has no effect on the classification The number of inverters the quality of the configuration and the unbalanced load are calculated for every configuration The dialog obtained by clicking on the Info button shows you which factors enter into the quality of the configuration Valentin Software Inc 15 Manual PV SOL basic 3 Dialogs and Topics The visualization of the results is laid out in a clear way All technical data on the inverter can be visualised via an Info button The quality of every configuration with regard to the voltage range current and output can be displayed in a window Info button at the end of every configuration result A distinction is made between the inverter values and the values assigned to the individual MPP trackers In this way the user can take the qualitative differences between two configurations into account before selecting a configuration Click OK to accept the selected system configuration for your project 3 2 File Management In File Management you can start new projects open projects save export and exit the program Under New Project you can either work with the program s standard default values or begin the project with a template you have created yourself Here it is a good idea to save frequent entries such as the climate data records or a P
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49. t 1 64 kwp Valentin Software Inc 37 Manual PV SOL basic 4 Roof View 3 Specify the size of your roof area To do this select the roof area by left clicking on the roof area in the roof visualization or select your roof area in the tree view default New Roof You can now specify the size and shape of your roof in the input field 4 First of all delete all 2D objects by clicking the Delete All 2D Objects except roof button Alternatively you can delete particular 2D objects by clicking the A button for example to obtain a barred area that you require 5 Specify the barred areas for the borders of your roof area To do this select the roof area by clicking on the roof area in the roof visualization or select your roof gt area in the tree view default New Roof Now in the input field click on the button and define the required barred areas in the Edge Distances dialog 6 Now create a new barred area e g skylights and chimney Your roof might look something like this Ridge Gable End West Gable End East a 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 5 a 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 19 20 z1 ls Valentin Software Inc 38 Roof View 7 To define a PV area that is matched to the roof area click the Create a New 2D Object button to open the New 2D Object dialog Make sure that PV Area is selected in the drop down menu at the top left and select the Fit to roof area option for the new PV area Now tick the Cover roof aft
50. t by pressing OK 3 4 Databases Via the menu item Databases you can maintain databases for the PV modules inverters and manufacturers It is also possible to export and import databases Editing selecting and grouping databases is executed in the respective database selection dialog To share the database with other users please use the Import Database or Export Database functions export format sdf If you have access to the internet you can update your databases The update is started via Help gt Check for Updates and is executed automatically Data records you have created yourself are not affected by this Valentin Software Inc 17 Manual PV SOL basic 3 Dialogs and Topics 3 5 Internet Update The program is regularly updated via the internet When starting the program checks whether a new release or an updated database is available on the internet On request the update is automatically downloaded and installed You can switch this function off in Options Database update The manufacturers of PV modules and inverters receive online access from us and can expand and maintain their data records via the internet These additions are checked by us and made available to you in regular database updates You therefore always receive the current and valid PV modules or inverters Program update The program is extended with new product characteristics and known problems are fixed These improvements result in regular r
51. t by using a pre prepared form which you find on our web site http www valentin de en downloads order forms or http valentin software com xcartgold order forms html in the U S respectively gt related topics Licensing Provisions Serial Number Program ID Registration Activation Code Software Maintenance Agreement 1 4 Valentin Software Inc 31915 Rancho California Rd 200 285 Temecula CA 92591 USA Email info valentin software com Website www valentin software com Valentin Software Inc 7 2 Pages 2 1 Welcome This page gives you a brief introduction to the program s range of functions There is a link to our website where you can find information on current releases and program updates as well as on our other products The help is available by clicking the F1 key 2 2 Project Data Here you can enter your company name and address and insert a company logo These appear on the title page and in the header of the presentation System location Click the button System location gt Edit to reach the dialog for entering the address of the system location Based on the zip code here are the current providers and funding conditions intended for the economic analysis Similarly you can enter the address of your customer If system location and customer address match copy the address with the arrow In Details you can enter even more information on contact details of the customer Climate Dat
52. the database Layout the array or define the number of modules directly 3 System Configuration Let the program automatically size the optimal inverter configuration or enter it manually Cables Define the string AC and DC cabling Simulation Simulate the system you designed and display the results Financial Analysis Calculate the profitability of your PV system Results The results are graphically displayed and can be printed as a customer presentation Naw 1 2 Definitions of Terms Pay back period Period of time in which the capital value of the investment is positive for the first time Mounted Mounted systems are those with modules installed on a mounting system either free standing on the ground or on a flat roof Tilt Angle Inclination The tilt angle describes the angle between the modules and the horizontal plane For facade mounting the tilt angle is 90 Orientation of PV Modules Azimuth The azimuth angle describes the angle of deviation of the module surface from the south South is defined as 0 east 90 south east 45 south west 45 west 90 etc Valentin Software Inc 1 Manual PV SOL basic 1 Program Roof Integrated Roof integrated means that the roof cladding has been partially removed and replaced by the modules themselves Roof parallel Roof parallel means that the modules are mounted a distance above the roof cladding but are parallel to it Energy Yield An
53. used are listed in a table Valentin Software Inc 22 3 Dialogs and Topics Manual PV SOL basic e Financial Analysis the key entries for financial analysis are summarized here and the results displayed in detail These are the electricity costs prior to and following installation of the solar system as well as the annual savings and a suggestion for an electricity tariff The two charts for cash flow and electricity costs are displayed These are followed by a precise breakdown of payment flows for every year under consideration The expected payments in the first year are then shown in list form taking into account subsidies and tax breaks Features in the preview editor Via the navigation bar you can navigate through the presentation enlarge or reduce the view and start an on screen presentation In addition you can print the current page orthe entire presentation You can launch the save as dialog or send the preview in a selected format by mail These features can also be accessed from the menu The menu also contains the option Save as RTF The following export formats are supported by the preview editor pdf rtf tif txt emf xps and ll 3 11 Inverter Parameters Parameters for the inverter are defined in this dialog If you would like to enter an inverter that can be switched to various voltage levels you must enter the different voltage ranges as separate inverters with respective parameters Parameters Manufacturer
54. you can set the unit system used to display values in the program and the report 3 9 Configuration Thresholds Inthe Configuration Thresholds dialog you can enterthe boundary conditions for the inverter configuration Tolerances In the Tolerances tab you can enter the fluctuation range for the sizing factor which is acceptable to you Here the program distinguishes between a tolerance area and the design area You can thus differentiate between the desired design area and an edge area which is just in the tolerable range The resulting configurations are labelled differently The sizing factor can be automatically calculated by the program from the location and set up if you activate the relevant check box You can set whether or not the manufacturer value for the MPP voltages and the maximum input current may be exceeded Other In the Other tab you can enter whether the unbalanced load in the system configuration should be taken into account and the level of the threshold value Valentin Software Inc 21 Manual PV SOL basic 3 Dialogs and Topics You can also enter the working point to check the MPP voltage and the open circuit voltage The position of the working points can be called up for every configuration by clicking on configuration check The temperatures of a module are dependent on installation location ambient temperature and irradiation to the modules They can be entered manually with pre set default values o
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