PVSystem Design Tool
PVSystem Design Tool
This tool is intended to create initial designs of off-grid, stand-alone PV power systems for health care facilities,
designs for PV-diesel hybrid systems or grid-connected systems. This tool is intended for project managers and e
documents. The tool was prepared under the World Bank ROGEAP program and can be used in conjunction with
Focus on Private-Sector-Supprted Service Delivery Models" quality assurance framework (available here: https://w
for-public-facilities/) and the "Bid Specification Templates for Off-Grid Solar for Public Facilities".
The tool sizes the PV-battery system for reliability, by designing to ensure the design load is met for a specified n
loss throughout the system are included to ensure an adequate system size. Flexibility is built into the tool to allo
the absence of detailed information. Additionally, all assumptions and key inputs can be updated by the user to e
Disclaimer: This spreadsheet is intended to be used as an initial tool in estimating the basic parameters of a relia
reliability, quality, suitability, availability, accuracy or completeness of the services provided by this tool. By using
been fully tested, and may not operate error-free. Service providers should ensure that systems follow codes of p
electrical installations in medical locations (e.g. IEC 60364-7-710) may also be relevant. This tool is not designed t
lights and fans needed for a facility based on the dimensions of a building or room. Many facilities are already wi
power required for a facility if all the existing (and sometimes inefficient) lights and fans are to be powered by th
General Site Info: The first section of "Required general inputs" should be completed for all sites.
The second section "External building dimensions" is optional and only needs to be completed if you want to
the site. If you plan to instead manually enter the number of lights and fans for the site, or if you have details
can move on to the next tab.
The third section "Assumptions used to estimate how buildings are proportionally divided into rooms" impac
interact with this section if they are planning to use the automated entries and want to change the default va
Detailed Site Info: This tab is optional and should only be completed if you have detailed information about t
mounts) and/or measurements of the internal dimensions of each room. The PV information is used to more
room can be used to more accurately estimate the number of lights and fans needed to provide the desired l
complete the "Building - Internal Dimensions" table.
Solar Resource: The average monthly solar insolation and surface albedo for a site should be entered in this
website. Based on the latitude of the site and the tilt and azimuth angles, the daily solar irradiance incident o
Loads: This tab houses the load profile for the site. You can interact with this tab in several ways. If you want
Primary Health Clinic, Improved Primary Health Clinic, Basic Comprehensive Health Clinic, Improved Compreh
dropdown menu at the top of the tab and the loads, quantities, hours of use, electrical characteristics, and lo
described in Section 11.1 of the "Requirements and Guidelines for Installation of Off-Grid Solar Systems for P
by using the dropdown menu to the left of the table and entering any missing values regarding the quantities
internal dimensions of the site, you will need to manually specify the numbers and hours of use for lights and
The automated entries are derived from the "Loads Guide" tab. Values on this tab can be changed if desired,
This tab also includes a number of calculations which are referenced on the Design tab and output tabs.
Design: This tab only has three input values specific to the system design at the top of the sheet, which are fo
used for inverter sizing and what battery chemistry will be used. Finally, you should adjust the surface azimut
mounted system. This tab references efficiencies, days of autonomy and other key parameters from the "Ass
Vaccine Fridge: This tab is optional and should only be used if a site has a functional vaccine refrigerator that
main PV system and should instead have a dedicated power system. Default assumptions are included on thi
but needs a new PV system, or a new PV-battery vaccine refrigerator that is going to be installed, these shou
refrigerators should use manufacturer's calculations for sizing. Note, most new installations of vaccine refrige
Output tabs (SiteOverview, SiteSolar, SystemSummary,VaccineSummary): These tabs are intended to provi
for the site. If available, additional information and images should be added to the SiteOverview tab as noted
rows may need to be hidden or excluded from the print area prior to printing. The VaccineSummary only nee
Throughout all of the input tabs, the following color coding is used to indicate the different types of cells:
Text input cells
Numerical input cells
Input cells with dropdown menus
Cells with formulas - locked from editing
Cells with formulas that can be overwritten
Note, dark grey cells are locked from editing to avoid accidental changes. To purposefully edit these cells, unprot
Many formulas and automated entries rely on the dropdown menus. If the dropdown menus in the blue cells are
1. Fill in the blue, yellow, and peach cells in this table. Default values have been included to enable the spre
Site Info
Values used in
User input calculations
Type of facility Other Choose health clinic, sc
The next 6 fields are no
Facility Name -- output tabs.
If you already know the number of lights and fans you want to include at a site, this table does not need to
"Loads" tab manually. You do not need to fill in the table below and can move on to the next tab.
If you have more detailed information, including room names and room dimensions, more accurate estima
by entering the internal dimensions on the "Detailed Site Info" tab. You do not need to fill in the table belo
If you are designing a system where you do not intend to provide lights and fans in every building or every
intend to equip with lights and fans.
Assumptions used to estimate how buildings are proportionally divided into rooms (optional):
3. No need to edit below this line unless you want to change general assumptions about how buildings are
fans. If you already know the number and hours of use of lights and fans you want to include at a site, thes
- Rooms with beds and staff bedrooms are assumed to require more hours of fan use than rooms without
- Security posts are assumed to have one light on 24 hours/day, regardless of the size of the post.
These, and all other assumptions about use can be found on the "Loads Guide" and "Assumptions" tabs.
Assumptions about the types of rooms and uses are based on facilities in Nigeria. These assumptions woul
r health care facilities, schools and other public facilities. This tool only considers PV-battery systems, and does not include
roject managers and engineers to simplify the design process for such systems during the development of procurement
ed in conjunction with the "Requirements and Guidelines for Installation of Off-grid Solar Systems for Public Facilities with a
vailable here: https://www.lightingafrica.org/publication/requirements-and-guidelines-for-installation-of-off-grid-solar-system
ities".
s met for a specified number of days of autonomy in the month with the lowest solar radiation. Assumptions regarding efficien
uilt into the tool to allow the user to enter detailed information about specific sites and expected loads, or use default values in
pdated by the user to ensure the tool can be adapted for different circumstances.
c parameters of a reliable system. The Schatz Energy Research Center makes no representation, warranty, or guaranty as to the
d by this tool. By using this tool, users expressly acknowledge that the services are still in the development process, have not
tems follow codes of practice for electrical safety and comply with all applicable national and local laws. Specialized codes for
s tool is not designed to meet a specific code. Additionally, be aware that this tool offers options to estimate the number of
acilities are already wired with overhead lights and fans and the automated estimates in this tool may underestimate the total
e to be powered by the PV system.
r green tabs, which are formatted as easy-to-print pages. A quick overview of each tab is below and detailed guidance is found
or all sites.
mpleted if you want to calculate the recommended numbers of lights and/or fans at the site based on the external dimensions
e, or if you have details of the internal dimensions of each room at the site, then you do not need to complete this section and
ded into rooms" impact the hours of use assumed for lighting and fans for automated entries in the loads tab. Users only need t
o change the default values.
ed information about the site including measurements of the available spaces for PV installations (roof tops and pole/ground
mation is used to more accurately size the array based on the actual orientation of the modules. The internal dimensions of eac
o provide the desired level of service. If you plan to manually enter the number of lights and fans for the site, there is no need t
uld be entered in this tab. Detailed guidance is provided on this tab regarding sourcing this information from the NASA Power
r irradiance incident on the PV panels is calculated using the "Tilt Calculations" spreadsheet.
eral ways. If you want to only include the default set of loads specified for one of 6 different pre-defined system types (Basic
nic, Improved Comprehensive Health Clinic, Basic School, or Improved School), you can choose these systems from the
characteristics, and load profile will automatically populate. These pre-defined system types are based on the systems
rid Solar Systems for Public Facilities" quality assurance framework. If you instead want to enter your own loads, you can do so
egarding the quantities and hour of use. If you chose not to estimate the numbers of lights and fans using either the external or
urs of use for lights and fans in the loads table.
be changed if desired, or values that appear in the white cells on the "Loads" tab can be overwritten manually.
and output tabs.
the sheet, which are followed by the design calculations. To enable the design, you must specify which power draw should be
ust the surface azimuth angle (by at a minimum checking due North and due South) to find the optimum angle for the pole-
ameters from the "Assumptions" tab - these values can be changed as desired.
ccine refrigerator that does not have a working PV system to power it. Vaccine refrigerators should not rely on power from the
ons are included on this tab, but if details are known about a PV-battery vaccine refrigerator that is already present at the site
e installed, these should be updated. This tab is only meant to calculate PV-battery systems; solar direct drive (battery-less)
tions of vaccine refrigerators will be solar direct drive based on their increased reliability and longevity.
s are intended to provide formatted outputs that can easily be printed as a single PDF document that can be shared as the desig
Overview tab as noted in the guidance notes on that tab. The SiteSolar and SystemSummary tabs need to be reviewed and som
cineSummary only needs to be output if applicable.
t types of cells:
edit these cells, unprotect the sheet by going to the "Review" menu and selecting "Unprotect Sheet". No password is required
us in the blue cells are not functioning, some features may not work - please contact the Schatz Center for assistance.
ded to enable the spreadsheet to function, but will be overridden by any user entries.
Notes on entries
Choose health clinic, school or other from dropdown.
The next 6 fields are not essential for the calculations, but will appear on the
output tabs.
These names will vary based on the location, potential options are: PHC, CHC, CSI
1, CSI 2, Primary school, Junior High, Secondary school, etc. This field will appear
on the output tabs.
The default load profiles assume that clinics are open 24 hr/day and assume
schools offer evening classes. Load profiles can be overwritten on the "Loads" tab
if desired.
Not essential for calculations, but will appear on Site Overview output.
Number of staff bedrooms to be electrified on site. (Defaults to 1).
Number of security posts to be electrified on site. (Defaults to 1).
able does not need to be completed and you can fill in information on the
the next tab.
more accurate estimates of the numbers of lights and/or fans can be made
to fill in the table below and can move on to the Detailed Site Info tab.
very building or every room, only include the dimensions of the areas you
Area
[m2] Additional Notes
rooms (optional):
out how buildings are proportionally divided into rooms. These assumptions impact the hours of use assumed for lighting an
include at a site, these tables are not relevant and you can fill in information on the "Loads" tab manually.
e than rooms without beds to accommodate use of fans at night.
e of the post.
"Assumptions" tabs.
ese assumptions would ideally be checked for facilities in other countries.
manually.
No password is required
er for assistance.
e assumed for lighting and
anually.
Area
[m2]
14
n for schools
% of Building
Area
0%
100%
Detailed Site Info: Measurements of available PV spaces and Internal building dimens
1. Fill in "Available PV Spaces" table below if details of PV sites are available. Follow guidance in the Notes co
on the actual orientation of the modules and identify if adequate space is available for the full installation. If
assume a pole mount with the ideal angle, tilt, and unlimited space.
2. If you have specific dimensions for all rooms within a facility and want to use these to estimate the numbe
column header. If you are designing a system where you do not intend to provide lights and fans in every bui
Note: If you already know the number of lights and fans you want to include at a site, this table does not nee
Similarly, if you indicated on the "General Site Info" tab that you plan to use the external dimensions to estim
Internal Dimensions table below and can move on to the next tab. In this case, the first four dark gray rows o
Dimensions table. If the "Building - Internal Dimensions" table is completely blank, the tool will not automati
Loads table.
AVAILABLE PV SPACES
The protractor and straight lines below can be overlaid on aerial images (from Google Earth or similar) to estimate the
measured accurately in the field.
Paste in the image(s) below and use the protractor to show the angle(s) for future reference.
Site Overview
Site Overview
vailable. Follow guidance in the Notes column of the table. Up to 3 PV spaces may be entered. The PV information is used to
ace is available for the full installation. If detailed information about available PV sites is not available, do not make any chan
want to use these to estimate the number of lights and fans required, fill in the blue and peach columns in the "Internal Dime
nd to provide lights and fans in every building or every room, only include the dimensions of the areas you intend to equip w
include at a site, this table does not need to be completed and you can fill in information on the "Loads" tab manually.
n to use the external dimensions to estimate lights and fans (by entering "yes" in cell C56) and filling in the External Dimensi
n this case, the first four dark gray rows of the "Building - Internal Dimensions" table should present information calculated b
mpletely blank, the tool will not automatically calculate the recommended number of lights and fans and these values will ne
Notes
Roof example for filling these cells in (if the roof is rectangular, Xridge and Xeave are equal):
Site Overview
Note:
0° is perfectly south-facing,
90° is perfectly east-facing,
-90° is perfectly west-facing,
-180° is perfectly north-facing (not +180° in this spreadsheet)
If no area is specified, the spreadsheet will assume there is unlimited space for a pole mount.
om Google Earth or similar) to estimate the available PV sites and angles for the table above, if these were not
r future reference.
Site Overview
Site Overview
If entering internal
building
dimensions, start
here ->
Site Overview
Site Overview
Site Overview
These directions are for accessing NASA's "POWER" database; other databases may be used instead if th
surface. [If you want to use generic data for a site with an annual average of 5 kWh/m2/day and minimu
to use site-specific solar data].
2. Paste these average monthly values into rows 26 and 27 and note the data source.
3. If you have site specific shading data for different roof areas, enter the percent not shaded per month fr
Solar Resource
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr
% not shaded
Roof-Mounted PV Sites specified on "Detailed Site Info" tab. [These are optional and do not need to be co
% not shaded
Insolation incident on the specified tilted
surface and surface azimuth angles and
considering shading (kWh/m2/day) #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
% not shaded
Insolation incident on the specified tilted
surface and surface azimuth angles and
considering shading (kWh/m2/day) #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
% not shaded
Insolation incident on the specified tilted
surface and surface azimuth angles and
considering shading (kWh/m2/day) #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
Here are the steps for accessing the insolation data using this site:
(These directions were last updated September 2021 and are subject to change.)
1. Click "Access Data"; you can also check the box to prevent the "splash screen" from popping up again:
2. In the POWER Single Point Data Access tool, first select "Renewable Energy" and "Climatology" to get lo
A CSV will make copy-and-pasting values into Excel easiest (CSV = comma-separated values which is a simple
5. Scroll down to "select parameters" and expand the category "Solar Fluxes and Related" by clicking the l
Check the boxes for "All Sky Surface Albedo" and "All Sky Surface Shortwave Downward Irradiance":
Note, the names and categorization of these parameters are subject to change.
If the names have changed, you can look at the "Parameter Definitions" do find the correct parameter. Look for Globa
horizontal irradiance (GHI) or Insolation incident on a horizontal surface or something similar that implies total irradia
reaching a horizontal surface measured in kWh/m2/day. Do not use parameters for only direct normal or diffuse as th
not provide the total irradiance.
8. After a few seconds the results will pop up and the map will show your site. Confirm that GPS coordinat
9. The CSV file should download to your computer for you to open in Excel and copy and paste into the de
10. Copy and "Paste as values" the ALLSKY_SFC_SW_DWN values into the "Insolation incident on a horizo
Be aware that the rows may be in the opposite order of how they are saved in this spreadsheet - make sure to match
ent on a horizontal surface as well as surface albedo for the site using the GPS coordinates.
es may be used instead if they offer long-term average monthly insolation and surface albedo on a horizontal
5 kWh/m2/day and minimum monthly of 4.6 kWh/m2/day, you can enter "yes" in cell F9. However, it is better
source.
ent not shaded per month from the Solmetric (or similar) data for the site for each site of interest identified.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ata-access-viewer/
ated values which is a simple text file with minimal formatting; the file can be opened in Excel or similar programs)
nd Related" by clicking the little triangle. (If you click the folder icon instead, you will select everything in the category, so don
Downward Irradiance":
rect parameter. Look for Global
imilar that implies total irradiance
y direct normal or diffuse as these do
Confirm that GPS coordinates are correct for your intended site. Then click the CSV button:
d copy and paste into the design spreadsheet.
olation incident on a horizontal surface without shading (kWh/m2/day)" row in the design spreadsheet, and ALLSKY_SRF_AL
eadsheet - make sure to match the correct data to the correct row. Additionally note that the final column in the CSV is the annual average
s.
edo on a horizontal
However, it is better
interest identified.
Dec Notes
0
0
Tilt is the angle from the ground. Azimuth angle of 0° is South facing, -180° is
North facing, 90° East facing, -90° West facing
100% not shaded is assumed; if there is shading on the identified space, then
enter the % not shaded here (typically between 80 - 99%)
Tilt is the angle from the ground. Azimuth angle of 0° is South facing, -180° is
North facing, 90° East facing, -90° West facing
100% not shaded is assumed; if there is shading on the identified space, then
enter the % not shaded here (typically between 80 - 99%)
#N/A "Tilt Calculations" tab is hidden
100% not shaded is assumed; if there is shading on the identified space, then
enter the % not shaded here (typically between 80 - 99%)
100% not shaded is assumed; if there is shading on the identified space, then
enter the % not shaded here (typically between 80 - 99%)
1. If you want to only include the default set of loads specified for one of 6 different pre-defined system type
and D13. The loads, quantities, hours of use, electrical characteristics, and load profile will automatically pop
the "Requirements and Guidelines for Installation of Off-grid Solar Systems for Public Facilities" quality assur
change automated entries by either editing the white cells on the "Loads" table or updating the assumptions
in the blue cell to the left of the Loads table.
2. If you instead want to enter your own loads, you can do so by selecting a load from the blue dropdown me
in the white cells for that row.
3. If you want to enter your own loads that are not included in the blue dropdown lists, you can type them in
in information in all of the corresponding white cells (or you can add the new load to the bottom of the "Load
4. You can do some combination of the options above by starting with a pre-defined system type and adding/
Notes:
-If you chose not to estimate the numbers of lights and fans using either the external or internal dimensions of th
numbers and hours of use in the loads table by entering values in the white cells of the Loads table.
-A load profile is presented to enable the designer to visualize the anticipated use of the system during the day an
Considering Estimated Use Times" or "Maximum Possible Power Draw in a Day". If you want to consider the estim
the system; otherwise, this section does not necessarily need to be filled in. If using the pre-defined systems, thes
in the white cells in columns O to AL. To assist with ensuring the total hours of use in the load profile match the to
removed or added to the load profile (warnings in this column can be ignored if the load profile is not being used
"Average Power" will be inaccurate).
-The white cells in the Loads table contain formulas, but it is okay to overwrite these with your preferred values.
the formula, but the entire cell) from the same column lower in the table and all references should automatically
Loads
Loads
(optional user entry - will override
any automated entries. If you Power per
want to remove an automated load
load, type "Remove") Loads (used in calculations) Quantity (W)
he design. Entries on this tab will be grouped by the type of load and presented alphabetically on the "SystemSummary"
rent pre-defined system types, you can choose the type of facility and level of service from the dropdown menu in cells D12
rofile will automatically populate for these systems. These pre-defined system types are based on the systems described in
ublic Facilities" quality assurance framework. The automated entries are derived from the "Loads Guide" tab. You can
or updating the assumptions on the Loads Guide tab. If you want to not include a pre-defined load, you can type "Remove"
from the blue dropdown menu to the left of the table and entering any missing values (such as quantities and hours of use)
n lists, you can type them in manually in the blue cell (this will trigger a warning, but you can click yes to continue) and fill
d to the bottom of the "Loads Guide" tab starting in cell F37 and it will appear in the dropdown menu).
al or internal dimensions of the site (on the General Site Info and Detailed Site Info tabs), you will need to manually specify the
he Loads table.
the system during the day and allows for the inverter sizing to either be based on the "Maximum Power Draw over Day
ou want to consider the estimated use times when sizing the inverter, then the load profile must be completed for all loads in
he pre-defined systems, these profiles will automatically populate. If defining your own loads, you will need to enter values
the load profile match the total hours of use per day specified for the load, column N indicates whether hours need to be
oad profile is not being used for sizing, but the "Maximum Power Draw over Day Considering Estimated Use Times " and
e with your preferred values. If you want to repopulate a formula that you overwrote, you can copy and paste a cell (not just
erences should automatically update.
Total Power
(W) Normal VA
[Power per [Total
load x Use per day Power Factor Surge Factor Power / Surge VA per
Quantity] (h) [0 - 1] [0 - 1] Power Factor] equipment
habetically on the "SystemSummary"
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
le: Estimate the amount of time an appliance is used each hour. Enter a number between 0 -1 in each cell. Cells will automatically populat
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Used Used Used Used Used Used Used Used Used Used
between between between between between between between between between between
03:00 and 04:00 and 05:00 and 06:00 and 07:00 and 08:00 and 09:00 and 10:00 and 11:00 and 12:00 and
04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00
ll automatically populate based on the Loads Guide, but can be overwritten.
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Used Used Used Used Used Used Used Used Used Used
between between between between between between between between between between
13:00 and 14:00 and 15:00 and 16:00 and 17:00 and 18:00 and 19:00 and 20:00 and 21:00 and 22:00 and
14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
0.00
0.00
0.70
Total Load Profile
1.00
0.90
0.80
Unique loads
Total Total
Power per Power Power per Power Hours of Sort
load (W) (W) Hours of Use Load Qty load (W) (W) Use Helper
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A
Power Total Average
Sorted Unique per load Power Use
Loads Qty (W) (W) (Hours)
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
1. Which power draw should be used for inverter sizing. The "Maximum Possible Power Draw in a Day"
Power Draw over Day Considering Estimated Use Times" option refers to the load profile specified in th
Using the estimated use times will result in a smaller inverter recommendation, but this could limit the
"Maximum Possible Power Draw in a Day"]
2. What battery chemistry will be used (Lead-acid or Lithium-ion). This choice impacts the assumed dep
listed on the "Assumptions" tab. [Default set at "Lead-acid"]
3. Adjust the surface azimuth angle (by at a minimum checking due North and due South) to find the op
Design inputs table. [Default set at 0 degrees (due South)]
Once done, review the calculations in the Main PV System Design tab. This tab references efficiencies, days of
these values can be changed as desired.
Design inputs
Battery chemistry
(user entry)
or Lithium-ion). This choice impacts the assumed depth-of-discharge and efficiency of the batteries. These assumptions are
ead-acid"]
um checking due North and due South) to find the optimum angle for the pole-mounted system. See detailed guidance in th
South)]
m Design tab. This tab references efficiencies, days of autonomy and other key parameters from the "Assumptions" tab -
Lead-acid
In the cell below, test inputting 0 and -180 to see which azimuth angle creates the smallest PV size in cell D14.
Often, sites north of the equator will face due South (0°) and sites south of the equator will face due North (-180°).
Some systems above the equator but below the Tropic of Cancer may be best served with an azimuth of due North, which is
counterintuitive. This can occur because this design is based on the worst case month; if the month with the least insolation
occurs between May and September when the sun is north of the site, an north-facing azimuth may be recommended. (The
same is true in reverse for sites south of the equator, but north of the Tropic of Capricorn.)
In this spreadsheet, 0° is perfectly south-facing, 90° is perfectly east-facing, -90° is perfectly west-facing, -180° is perfectly
north-facing (not +180° in this spreadsheet)
0
Notes
This is the entire PV system size for a roof mounted system (possibly over multiple spaces identified on the "Detailed Site Info"
tab). If no areas are identified on the Detailed Site Info tab, then these values will not be calculated. Supporting calculations ar
below.
Maximum Power Draw over Day Considering Estimated Use Times (without surge)
[kVA]
Maximum Possible Power Draw in a Day (without surge)
[kVA]
Total Energy Used per Day * Upgrade Factor * Oversize Factor / System Efficiency related to PV Array
[kWh]*[]*[]/[] = [kWh]
Total Energy Used per Day / Battery Size
[kWh]/([Ah]*[V]) = []
Total Energy Used per Day * Upgrade Factor / System Efficiency not related to PV Array
[kWh]*[]/[] = [kwh]
Dependent on battery chemistry
Battery Bank Capacity / Discharge Period
[Ah] / [h] = [A]
Total Energy Used per Day * Upgrade Factor * Oversize Factor / Overall System Efficiency / Daily Solar Resource
[kWh]*[] *[]/[]/[sun-hours] = [kW]
Reference Tilt Calculations Spreadsheet
PV Power / Solar Insolation at STC / PV efficiency
[kW] / [kW/m2] / [] = m2
--
PV Power = site area * Solar Insolation at STC * PV efficiency
[kW] = m2 * [] * [kW/m2]
PV power / Upgrade Factor / Oversize Factor * Overall System Efficiency * Daily Solar Resource = Total Energy Used per Day
[kWh] = [kW] / [] / [] * [] * [sun-hours]
Total Energy Used per Day * Upgrade Factor * Oversize Factor / Overall System Efficiency / Daily Solar Resource
[kWh]*[] *[]/[]/[sun-hours] = [kW]
Reference Tilt Calculations Spreadsheet
PV Power / Solar Insolation at STC / PV efficiency
[kW] / [kW/m2] / [] = m2
--
--
PV Power = site area * Solar Insolation at STC * PV efficiency
[kW] = m2 * [] * [kW/m2]
PV power / Upgrade Factor / Oversize Factor * Overall System Efficiency * Daily Solar Resource = Total Energy Used per Day
[kWh] = [kW] / [] / [] * [] * [sun-hours]
Total Energy Used per Day * Upgrade Factor * Oversize Factor / Overall System Efficiency / Daily Solar Resource
[kWh]*[] *[]/[]/[sun-hours] = [kW]
Reference Tilt Calculations Spreadsheet
PV Power / Solar Insolation at STC / PV efficiency
[kW] / [kW/m2] / [] = m2
--
PV Power = site area * Solar Insolation at STC * PV efficiency
[kW] = m2 * [] * [kW/m2]
PV power / Upgrade Factor / Oversize Factor * Overall System Efficiency * Daily Solar Resource = Total Energy Used per Day
[kWh] = [kW] / [] / [] * [] * [sun-hours]
--
Vaccine Fridge Design
This tab is optional and should only be used if a site has a functional vaccine refrigerator that does not have a
power from the main PV system and should instead have a dedicated power system.
Default assumptions are included on this tab, but if details are known about a PV-battery vaccine refrigerato
PV-battery vaccine refrigerator that is going to be installed, these should be updated using the peach and blu
This tab is only meant to calculate PV-battery systems; solar direct drive (battery-less) refrigerators should us
vaccine refrigerators will be solar direct drive based on their increased reliability and longevity.
Refrigerator Information
Use (h) 24.0
AC/DC AC
Battery chemistry Lead-acid
Voltage 230
Power (W) 50.0
Energy per Day [kWh] 1.2
Power Factor 0.65
Surge Factor 2.2
Power (VA) 77
Surge Power (VA) 169
Inverter
[kVA] 0.08
Inverter peak power delivered with surge
[kVA] 0.17
e known about a PV-battery vaccine refrigerator that is already present at the site but needs a new PV system, or a new
hese should be updated using the peach and blue cells.
direct drive (battery-less) refrigerators should use manufacturer's calculations for sizing. Note, most new installations of
ncreased reliability and longevity.
Notes
0° is perfectly south-facing, 90° is perfectly east-facing, -90° is perfectly west-facing, -180° is perfectly north-facing (not
+180° in this spreadsheet)
References tilt angle determined for main system
Total Energy Used per Day * Upgrade Factor * Oversize Factor / Overall System Efficiency / Daily Solar Resource
[kWh]*[] *[]/[]/[sun-hours] = [kW]
This is the entire PV system size for a roof mounted system (possibly over multiple spaces identified on the "Detailed Site
Info" tab). Supporting calculations are below.
Maximum Possible Power Draw in a Day (without surge)
[kVA]
Maximum Possible Power Draw in a Day (with surge)
[kVA]
Designer can choose battery chemistry in inputs table above
Lead-acid by default
Energy Demand at Battery * Days of Autonomy / System Voltage / DOD
[kWh] * 1000 * [] / [V] / [] = [Ah]
Dependent on energy demand [kWh]
Don't discharge the battery greater than C10 (10 h discharge max)
Total Energy Used per Day * Upgrade Factor * Oversize Factor / System Efficiency related to PV Array
[kWh]*[]*[]/[] = [kWh]
Total Energy Used per Day / Battery Size
[kWh]/([Ah]*[V]) = []
Total Energy Used per Day * Upgrade Factor / System Efficiency not related to PV Array
[kWh]*[]/[] = [kwh]
(If you want to calculate roof space required for a separate vaccine fridge, unhide rows 42:62,
but note the limitations of the current formulas.)
Site Overview
Country State District Facility Name Facility Type
-- -- -- -- --
Latitude (°W) -- Number of buildings 1
Longitude (°N) -- Number of staff 5
Number of people served --
Open hours per day --
Staff housing on site? Yes
EXISTING SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY
Hours
Power Voltage available
Source (W) (V) per day Functional? Notes
#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
Minimum solar resource (kWh/m2/day) #N/A
PV Site 1 - not identified Tilt [°]: #N/A Azimuth [°]: 0
### % not shaded (default 100%) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%###
LED 90 1 Communication
-- -- -- Communication
https://www.rapidtables.com/calc/light/watt-to-lumen-calculator.html Communication
Communication
Fans
Lighting (lm/m2) (# of 70W fans/m3) Communication
Communication
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting
Cooling
Cooling
Cooling
Cooling
MedicalAppliance
MedicalAppliance
MedicalAppliance
MedicalAppliance
MedicalAppliance
MedicalAppliance
MedicalAppliance
Communication
Communication
Communication
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
Medical Appliance
PHC
Included/
Excluded in Basic Improved
General PV
Load System Number of U
Included
Computer (desktop) 0 0
USB Modem Included 0 1
Printer Included 0 0
Remote Monitoring Platform Included 1 1
Included
DVD player 0 0
Television Included
0 1
5 5
0 0
0 0
4 4
Lighting (security post) Included
1 1
Lighting (Procedure lamp - LED) Included 1 1
0 0
0 0
Refrigerator/Freezer (General
Included
purpose) 0 1
Included
Cd4 Machine for HIV 0 0
Centrifuge Included 0 0
Electric Microscope Included 0 0
Fetal Heart Monitor Included 1 1
Oxygen Concentrator Included 0 1
Portable Ultrasound Included 1 1
Suction Apparatus Included 0 0
Palmtop Student Computers Included 0 0
Projector Included 0 0
Laminator Included 0 0
Remove
CHC School
1 1 0 1
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 1
0 0 0 1
1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 1 0 1
5 5 5 5
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
4 4 4 4
1 1 1 1
2 2 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Basic Improved
Hours of Use Hours of Use Power Draw
Assumption If count is dependent per Day for per Day for for Designs Max current
on site info Designs Designs (W) demand (A) Power factor
-- 4 6 60 0.27 0.7
-- 1 1 35 0.15 0.9
-- 1 1 20 0.09 0.9
8 12 70 0.35 0.9
-- 4 4 88 0.4 0.9
3 3 190 0.9 0.9
4 4 400 1.8 0.9
24 24 125 0.6 1.0
24 24 80 0.4 0.7
2 2 50 0.2 1.0
Used Used Used
between between between
00:00 and 02:00 and 03:00 and
Surge factor Notes 01:00 03:00 04:00
1.0 --
Not typically recommended for new
systems, but may already be present and/or
1.0 expected at sites.
1.0 --
1.0 --
1.0 -- 1 1 1
1.0 --
1.0 --
1.0 --
1.0 -- 1 1 1
Edit upon judgement
Example: security post with 2 rooms for one
small site -> treat post as 1 light, or 2 lights
1.0 with half the time 1 1 1
1.0 --
1.1 --
1.1 --
0.75 0.75
0.75 0.75
0.75 0.75
0.25 0.25
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.5
1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1
0.50 0.50
0.50 0.50
1 1
1
1
1
1 1
0.25 0.25
1
1 1
1 1
0.5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Used Used Used Used Used Used Used
between between between between between between between
11:00 and 12:00 and 13:00 and 14:00 and 15:00 and 16:00 and 17:00 and
12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00
0.33 0.33
1 1 1
1
1
1
1
0.25
1 1
1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1
Used Used Used Used Used Used Used
between between between between between between between
18:00 and 19:00 and 20:00 and 21:00 and 22:00 and 23:00 and 24:00 and
19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 24:00 00:00
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.33
1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1
1
0.25
1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Total hours
for appliance
over day Check Basic Check Improved
6 4 6
6 6 6
6 4 6
2 1 2
24 24 24
1 1 1
1 1 1
4 2 4
1 1 1
6 4 6
2 1 2
10 10 10
1 24 24
4 2 4
12 8 12
6 4 6
6 2 6
5 5 5
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
4 4 4
1 1 1
5 5 5
6 6 6
6 6 6
0.5 0.5 0.5
0.083333333 2 2
0.166666667 4 4
3 3 3
4 4 4
1 24 24
1 24 24
1 24 24
4 4 4
1 24 24
2 2 2
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
Assumptions
Value Notes/Source
System voltage
Recommended min energy System voltage
demand [kWh] [V DC]
-- 12
Based on design guidelines from the Pacific Power
1 24 Association (PPA) and the Sustainable Energy
4 48 Industry Association of the Pacific Islands (SEIAPI).
This is used to check that the maximum power
Max allowable discharge rate demand does not discharge the battery at too high
(h) 10 a rate
Additional Assumptions
Vaccine refrigerators should not be included on the main system, but should have their own, dedicated
power system. If the site has an existing vaccine refrigerator that doesn't have its own, functional PV
system, a separate PV+battery system can be designed for just the refrigerator on its own using the
"Vaccine Fridge" tab. Note, most new vaccine refrigerators are solar direct drive refrigerators that do not
require batteries; these should use manufacturer's calculations for sizing and not use this spreadsheet.
Only 1 light is required per security post, no matter how many rooms there are in the security post (this
assumes only one light will be on at a time).
Follow these guidelines for rooms having beds or not, unless otherwise specified in the survey or site
map.
Rooms with beds:
-wards, labor room, maternity, bedroom
Rooms without beds:
-HIV Unit, injection room, office, consultation room, pharmacy, doctor's room, staff room, card room,
reception, entry, sitting room, OPD space, store, nutrition room, family planning unit
If specific rooms are entered in the "Detailed Site Info" tab, the calculations will assume the following
rooms should not have fans added: labs, toilets, storage rooms (aka store), hallways, entry space, kitchen.
The code will exclude rooms with the following in their name: "store","storage","toilet","bath"," lab ",
"(lab)", "laboratory"," hall", "hallway", "entry", "kitchen".
All loads are assumed to be 230 VAC.
For the "Basic" school, only provide lights and fans for 3 rooms (this is assuming teachers might want to
stay late and they might want to teach an adult education class). You can make this change by reducing the
numbers of lights and fans on the Loads tab, or by reducing the square footage of the building entered on
the General Site Info tab.
Unsure
Worksheet Cell About
Issue/Question/Clarification
Suggested Next Steps Outcome Status