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Partnership To Advance Clean Energy-Deployment (PACE-D)

Technical Assistance Program


Solar PV Rooftop Training Program For Entrepreneurs

Session:
Overview of Simulation Software

Jan 4, 2025

Presented by
USAID PACE-D TA Program
Contents

Overview of PVSyst software

Overview of Helisocope software

Overview of PVSol software


OVERVIEW OF PVSYST SOFTWARE
Main Features
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 1:
Choose Project
Design from given
section
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 2:
Select Grid
Connected System
under Project Design
Tab
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 3:

Select Meteo data


 Select New project
and define
project’s name
 Then select Site
and Meteo under
parameter section
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 3:

Select Meteo data


 Define Geographical
Coordinates for
particular location
and define
geographical location
and Meteo
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 4:

Select Tilt and


Orientation

 Select Field type and


define Field
Parameters i.e. Plane
Tilt and Azimuth
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 5:

Configure System

 Specify the desired


power or available
area
 Choose the PV
module from the
internal database
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 5:

Configure System

 Choose the inverter


from the PVSyst
database
 Chose a configuration,
that allows you to
conduct a simulation
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 6:

Define Various Losses

 Thermal parameters
 Ohmic losses
 Module quality
Mismatch
 Soiling Loss
 IAM Losses
 Auxiliaries
 Degradation
 Unavailability
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 7:

Perform Simulation

 After defining various


loss parameters,
perform simulation and
generate results report
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 8:

Generate Report

 After simulation is
complete generate
report

 The report will provide


monthly energy
generation,
performance ratio and
specific energy yield
Project Design for Grid Connected PV
Systems

Step 8:

Generate Report

 After simulation is
complete generate
report

 The report will provide


monthly energy
generation,
performance ratio and
specific energy yield
HELIOSCOPE SOFTWARE
Helioscope
Key Benefits

 Quickly evaluate potential sites


 Analyze design decisions
 Simplify your workflow
Main Features

 Solar focused software  Cloud based application that


company provides a faster & easier
 Based in San Francisco, CA alternative to CAD + PVSyst
 Recipient of SunShot Award  Used for preliminary layouts,
(system optimization value engineering, bankable
 Flagship product - Helioscope energy yield calculations
 Used for projects of all sizes
(residential, commercial,
utility) and all countries
Project Design

Step 1:

Start

 Define project name,


address, and profile of
the PV system and
click on Create New
Project
Project Design

Step 2:

Select Design

 Click on the new tab


under Designs
section to start
designing your PV
system
Project Design

Step 2:

Identify Areas for PV


Array Installation

 Select the exact


location on the map
 Click on the New tab
under mechanical
section to draw field
segment
Project Design

Step 3:

Select PV Module

 Select PV module
from the module
Library
Project Design

Step 4:

Select Tilt &


Orientation

 Choose azimuth, tilt,


orientation, and
racking of the system;
set the row spacing
and module spacing
accordingly
Project Design

Step 5:

Array Layout

 Update the field


segment to get
system layout
 Get the capacity on
your desired location
Project Design

Step 6:

Select an inverter

 Select inverter from


the library
Project Design

Step 7:

Generate Wiring

 Click Generate Wiring


for strings connecting
to inverter
Project Design

Step 8:

Generate Report
PVSOL – STEP BY STEP DESIGN PROCESS
Key Features
Easy configuration
 Automatic determination of the best inverter configuration
 Manual adaptation of the configuration sophisticatedly supported

Entering the PV module areas in various ways


 Determination of the number of modules and visualization of the
module surface using a photo of the house
 Automatic module mounting on any roof type in a graphical 2D roof
view
Key Features
Optimal evaluation and presentation of results
 Yield simulation of grid-connected PV systems by the hour
 Detailed economic forecast including main parameters like yield
payback time
 Configurable project documentation printout including .pdf export

More Highlights
 Planning of PV systems with consumption, net metering and battery
storage systems
 Calculation of AC losses DC losses and string losses
 Climate data selection using zip code or map, or your own climate
data
Key Features
Always up to date
 Databases regularly updated by the manufacturers (PV modules
inverters)
 Releases available regularly via program Internet update

Optimal user support


 The clear structure of the input parameters allows the rapid
completion of the project. Detailed settings are possible in sub-dialogs
 Any dimensioning errors are avoided by entry verification
 Easy selection of products (PV modules, inverters) are possible via
favourites
Design Variables in PVSOL

 PV modules & Inverters for grid connected and stand-alone systems


 Batteries
 MPP trackers
 Load profiles for electrical load
 Electrical appliances
 Climate data for the system site
 Tariffs for energy supplied to and drawn from the grid
 Mix for electricity from the grid and energy savings.
 Loans
Speed Buttons on Menu Tab
 Technical Data (only systems  Tariffs
without 3D visualization)  Economic Efficiency Calculation
 3D visualization (only systems  Annual Energy Balance
with 3D visualization)  Energy and Climate Data
 Climate Data Files  Summary Project Report
 Individual Appliances  Variant Comparison
 Appliances – Load Profile
 Shading
 Simulation
Choosing the Type of PV Plant
Project Data
Climate Data / Location Selection
Input Energy Consumption
Transport the Client to the Roof
Module Selection
Inverter Selection
New Component Entry Format
Designing the Plant
Designing the Plant
Reporting Format
Graphical Interpretation of the Report
Financial Analysis
Disclaimer:
Anurag Mishra This training material is made possible by the support of the American
People through the United States Agency for International
Senior Clean Energy Specialist Development (USAID). The contents of this material are the sole
USAID/India responsibility of Nexant, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of
USAID or the United States Government. This material was prepared
Email: [email protected] under Contract Number AID-386-C-12-00001.
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