Photovoltaic system

Module(s): Energy Consulting

Click Photovoltaic System to access the PVSOL Expert program, which you can use to place and simulate grid-connected photovoltaic systems. This program helps you optimize most common system configurations in order to achieve the most efficient installation of the solar thermal system.

Calculations are based on hourly analyses. The results are presented in a detailed project report.

To use PVSOL Expert to design and install photovoltaic systems

1. Click Photovoltaic System (How).
   

   Activate Photovoltaic System in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Create Energy Energy Consulting

   • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

   Energy consulting

2. Read the note on the terms of use and click OK if you agree to them.
   

   Some of the programs in the Energy family are owned and provided free of charge by other companies. Allplan GmbH is not responsible for these programs. Consequently, Allplan GmbH does not assume any responsibility or liability for future shipments. You are not entitled to future shipments, replacement deliveries, updates or upgrades.

   Allplan will issue a message if you activate one of these programs.

3. The PVSOL Expert program opens. To continue, click Continue>> or use the icons on the left.
4. Click Settings and enter the name of your company in order to display it in the print preview.
5. Look in the program's online help for detailed information on PVSOL Expert and solar systems. In addition, the online help provides further information on solar technology. It also takes you to the manual.

Notes:

• If you want to print the calculation results, you require the full program version, which you can purchase from Dr. Valentin EnergieSoftware GmbH, Berlin.
• You can download additional climate from the Downloads area of Dr. Valentin EnergieSoftware GmbH's website. For this, you need to register, which you can do free of charge.