Configuring PV modules

Prerequisite:

  • You must have opened a project and planned it up to the project page Configure PV system.

Procedure:

  1. On the line of the PV array, click the Manufacturer / PV module / module level power electronics field and select the required PV module in the dialog box Change the manufacturer and type of PV module. To use the search function, click on [Detailed search].
  2. To get information on the selected PV module, click on the info symbol.
  3. The Information on PV modules window will open.
  4. Click on the field Number of PV modules/Peak power and, in the dialog box Number of PV modules and peak power, determine the size of the PV array using the number of PV modules or the peak power.
  5. Select the field Orientation/Mounting type and select the desired properties in the dialog box Change orientation or mounting type.
  6. To add a further PV array, select [Add PV array]. The settings of the existing PV array are copied automatically. Up to 6 PV arrays can be added to the PV system.
  7. If required, change the settings of the added PV array. You can change the settings for all PV arrays at the same time by enabling the checkbox Change all PV arrays in the relevant dialog box for entering changes.
  8. To delete a PV array, click on the trash can icon in the row of the PV array.
    Note: When all PV arrays have been removed, you can switch to visual roof planning.
    "PV arrays" area
    "Inverter design" area