51 b wittmer_latest_features_of_p_vsyst

51 b wittmer_latest_features_of_p_vsyst

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  PVSYST SA -Route du Bois-de-Bay 107 - 1242 Satigny - Suisse www.pvsyst.com Any reproduction or copy of the course support, even partial, is forbidden without a written authorization of the author. New Features in PVsyst PVPMC Workshop 22-23.10.2015 Cologne, Germany Bruno Wittmer Bruno.Wittmer@pvsyst .com
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  Page 2Page 2 NewFeatures in PVsyst • Features in latest Version – Meteorological input – Extensions to System Definitions – 3D Editing – Batch Simulations and Optimizations – Miscellaneous Tools • Upcoming Version – Text-based file format – Improved 3D Editor and Shadings Calculation – Battery-Based Systems Novelties cover May 2014 – Sep. 2015 PVsyst 6.39 PVsyst 6.40 Planned for Nov. 2015
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  Page 3Page 3 Meteorologicalinput Meteonorm Version 7.1 Creation of clear-sky model input Comparison of yearly input files PVsyst 6.39 For different years, different sources or different sites Allows to estimate the variation that is used in P50/P90 analysis Quick crosschecks without measuring irradiance Site and Linke coefficient Temperature Clear sky meteo data Simulation with clear sky model Monitoring data of known sunny days Built-in Meteonorm database changed from V6.1 to V 7.1 (updated database, improved interpolation)
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  Page 4Page 4 Extensionsto System Definitions Power Optimizers More flexibility with multi-MPPT inverters New: Associate an Optimizer to the PV modules Configure Optimizer Input and Output Visualize behavior of Optimizer Available in PVsyst: SolarEdge, AMPT and TIGO New: adjust the power sharing of several MPPT inputs (before power was shared equally among all inputs) PVsyst 6.39
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  Page 5Page 5 3DEditing Automatic module distribution on polygonal zones Editable ground objects Improved performance for large and complex scenes Enhanced import features from Helios3D New: Shading objects are imported too Grouping of objects for common editing PVsyst 6.39
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  Page 6Page 6 InspectresultsExecute simulationsEdit parameter fileChoose parameters Batch Simulations Added more parameters to be used in batch runs PVsyst 6.39 Orientation Tilt Azimuth Shading Pitch of Rows/Trackers Ground Covering Ratio (GCR) Shading limit angle Tracker stroke angles Backtracking System Parameters Single Diode Model (Rs, Rsh, Rsh(0)) Nr. modules in string Nr. of strings Inverter Model Nr. of MPPT inputs Inverter Pnom Grid Power limit List of batch simulation parameters Project Parameters Meteo Input Project Site Simulation Variants The batch mode executes a set of simulations applying automatic input parameter changes: Losses Thermal Model (Uc, Uw) DC & AC wiring Soiling Light Induced Damage (LID) Mismatch Incidence Angle Modifier (IAM) Module quality Unavailability
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  Page 7Page 7 OptimizationScans Tool for running optimization scans Automatic parameter generation Integrated visualization Simplified batch tool PVsyst 6.39 Simulation parameters: Tilt, Pitch, Azimuth Result Variables: Global incident and effective irradiance, DC power, power injected to grid More parameters and result variables will be added in the future
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  Page 8Page 8 MiscellaneousTools Carbon balance (CO2) evaluation tool Tool to study the Incident Angle Modifier (IAM) IAM curves for different models Effect on different irradiance components Impact on annual yield Detailed LCE description of PV systemDefinition of grid LCE Fresnel Fresnel + AR Sandia ASHRAE Custom Overview and time evolution of CO2 balance PVsyst 6.39 Diffuse Albedo Direct Global Based on CO2 Life Cycle Emissions (LCE)
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  Page 9Page 9 Text-basedfile format All PVsyst objects will be written in human-readable text files Example for a shading scene PVsyst 6.40 Example for a PV module (PAN file) Better interoperability between different PVsyst Versions Files can be inspected by users Opens future possibilities to interface with other applications
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  Page 10Page 10 3DEditor and Shadings Calculation 3D editor Based on OpenGL (V6.41) Background images in 3D editor Example1: Screenshot from Google Maps Example2: Technical drawing Tools allow quick scaling, rotating and positioning of image PVsyst 6.40 Makes use of hardware acceleration Faster rendering Faster shading calculations
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  Page 11Page 11 Battery-BasedSystems Complete overhaul of the simulation for battery-based systems PVsyst 6.40 On the long term the simulation of hybrid systems will be possible (grid-connected with battery support) Simulation and definitions unified with grid-connected approach Graphical tools for battery control optimization So far only lead batteries were supported Adding Batteries and Controllers for Li-Ion technology Adding Li-Ion systems ( ≥ V6.41)
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  Page 12Page 12 Summaryand Outlook – Meteonorm V7.1 has become default built-in meteo source – Input generation with Clear Sky Model for crosschecks without irradiance measurement – Optimizers are supported (Solar Edge, TIGO and AMPT) – More flexibility with multi-MPPT inverters – Helios 3D importation expanded to shading objects – 3D editor with group editing and zone filling – Tools to compare several yearly meteorological data sets – Batch Simulations and Optimizations – Tools to study IAM behavior and CO2 balance PVsyst 6.39 PVsyst 6.40 – PVsyst objects saved in text-based file format – 3D Editor and Shadings Calculation based on OpenGL => Improved performance – Battery-Based Systems synchronized with grid-connected approach – Li-Ion Batteries and hybrid systems are on the way Meteo Input System definitions 3D Shadings Editor Analysis Tools