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Hello How can I add Batteries and use the hybrid systems on the PVsyst

We update the database using the requests of the manufacturers, and publish it with each new release of PVsyst. We can't of course follow all the new products of all manufacturers in the world. We don't want to include data without the acknowledgement of the manufacturer. Nevertheless you can easily create your own components by yourself. The easiest way is to choose a similar existing device in the database, modify its parameters according to the manufacturer's datasheets, and save it under a new name, therefore creating a new file in your database. You have a tutorial for that on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PVsystTutos.

Hello I need the PAN file for this modules Lumina-SS9-66HD-71ON and what it's name on the pvsyst database. Additionally, I need the OND files for this inverters GOODWE GW50KS-MT , GW15K-ET AND GW50K-ET-10.

There is a limit for maximum output power on the inverter, but since you are adding more strings to the inverter, it means that the inverter will hold onto maximum power generation for longer amounts of time. Essentially you are increasing the time for maximum operation resulting in overall more solar generation.

When calculating model for a hybrid system (ex. PV + BESS) does PVsyst consider the fact that the battery might charge from the grid? I have a feeling it does not but just want to make sure. And if that's the case, where can I find the button which allows me to turn on "Battery charging from the grid" option?

Yes this is what I meant ! However, the differences seem to be small, I do not think they would account for the transposition difference. Another possibility that could exacerbate the effect of small GHI differences could be if DHI was not included in the file or not used at import ? Is there a chance you could send the weather data files (MET) or the raw data over to support@pvsyst.com? This would make the analysis a bit simpler.

Hello Michele - I had a similar thought so I compared the GHI total (from the weather input files). Is this what you were meaning? It could be possible this is all due to the rounding effect noted by the satellite weather data provider. 1-minute total: 1759.7 kW/m^2 60-minute total: 1758.8 kW/m^2 I also looked at it this way to see if there were any obvious patterns:

Glad to help ! I see, however I still fail to see the purpose of this request, sorry. If the inverter clips at a given time, this means that at that time the PV production reaches the clipping threshold at that time. If you model the PV production based on the measured data (not from a TMY), the clipping time should at least roughly correspond to the reality. Same thing with the module temperature, if you were to model using the real historical weather data, the temperature of the modules, measured and simulated, should at least roughly match. Let us know if I missed something about your intentions with the simulation.

Dear JStief, This is puzzling, especially because PVsyst will average data to 1-hour steps anyway, meaning that the modeling should be identical. The first thing that springs to mind is that the 1-min, 5-min, and 60-min files are not simply related by averaging. In other words, if you average the 1-minute data, you won't obtain the 60-min data. Is there a chance to check that ?

Hi, Indeed the maximum number of rectangles is limited to 100. However, in most cases—even for large-scale projects—each table typically contains only a few strings, so this limitation normally is not issue. For example, if each table includes four twin half-cell panels arranged in portrait orientation, and each row of panels in the table corresponds to a single string, then the table would require eight rectangles in width (x-direction). Could you please clarify how the system layout is defined in your example? You can find more details about the partition model in the following help page https://www.pvsyst.com/help/project-design/shadings/electrical-shadings-module-strings/index.html?h=partition

Hi Michael, First of all, thank you for your response. Unfortunately, in both cases, the system has already been installed, and I don’t have the option to replace the equipment. It might be worth considering adding this function in future versions.

The Problem in PVSyst 7.4: When designing a large-scale power plant, we run into a big problem in the "Near Shading" tab. The software does not allow us to put more than 100 for the "Nb. rectangles in width (X)". This is a major limitation for large layouts. We know that the "Module Layout" tool is the accurate way to model things, but it is too slow and not practical for very big systems of several megawatts. It also doesn't fix the core problem we have with the partition limit in the first step.

Hello - I recently ran a test on the same variant using 60-minute, 15-minute, and 1-minute TGY (typical GHI year) data from a satellite weather provider. The 15-minute Egrid was less than 60-minute (due to sub-hourly clipping), but (surprisingly) the 1-minute result was the highest out of the three. This was due to higher Global Incident in coll. plane (POA, plane of array). The top line GHI varied by one - due to rounding differences per the satellite provider explanation. I'm hoping to better understand why the pvsyst simulation would have had this result. I reviewed the PhiAng and the hourly tracking angles are identical. See image below of the three different weather file runs' waterfalls. Thank you 1min, 15min, 60min pdf.pdf

Hello, If all the strings have the same length you can indeed use the Power sharing within the inverter. The two options should give the same result.

If we need to connect 6 strings of 15 modules to three MPPT inverters, which option should we use between Power sharing between MPPTs and within the inverter Should we choose independent MPPTs and or a single inverter with power sharing within the inverter? Technically, no power sharing will be done as all MPPTs havethe same amount of power, but does choosing between these make or create any difference in simulations or productions?

Hi, Changing these values in the project settings will not affect the simulation results — it will only have an impact in the triggering of the error message. The error message is designed to protect the inverter from potential damage when the absolute maximum input voltage is exceeded. In this situation, there is a real risk of damaging the inverter.

Hello Linda, will this have any impact on the panel performance in the simulation? in my example I have to rise the temperature to 20 deg C , to be able to increase the string length to 30. while in practical conditions the lowest temperature is 5 deg C. Thanks

Hi, these two factors are directly related to the components in your system as well as the weather. Directly setting a clipping time or a maximum module temperature would be unrealistic, and is not possible in PVsyst. Instead, you can consider changing the components such as changing inverter model or PV module, or also changing the system layout.

Dear PVsyst Support Team, I am currently working on two ground-mounted PV sites, and I have encountered two different issues during the simulations: Inverter clipping time – In one of the sites, the inverter reaches clipping quite early, around 11:30 AM. Is there any way within the simulation settings to define or adjust the specific time when inverter clipping occurs? Module temperature limitation – In another site, the module temperature exceeds 45°C, which significantly reduces the system’s performance. Is it possible to set or limit the module’s maximum temperature within the simulation parameters? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Hello, You set the Lower temperature for Absolut Voltage limit in the Project Settings, Design conditions window. Kind regards

Dear Nikoloz, You can follow this tutorial: Regards,

It is suggested that you deal with systems using hybrid inverters by defining a battery system with a consumption profile. You still have to select an inverter. Do you have to try and find a non-hybrid inverter that has all the characteristics such as number string inputs, number of MPPT's min and max voltages as the hybrid inverter you want to use?

Hello, I am facing an issue with a client , where they want to investigate if 30 modules per string is possible , the combination of Huawei 330KTL-H1 and Tongwei 715Wp TWMNF-715WP vs Jinko Solar JKM-710Wp 66HL5-BDV-710N , the project is Mallorca-Spain, using trackers. Huawei explains that PVsyst relies only on temperature for string length calculation , while Fusion solar combines temp. + Irradiance + Diode effect, and thus allowing 30 Modules per string. I would like to know if there is a way to override the string length in Pvsyst cause its not allowing me to simulate this scenario. looking forward to hearing from you Kind regards M.A. Sukhtian

The P50-P90 is fully described in the following youtube tutorial:

Hello, From my experience working in the utility scale solar design space, I recommend averaging meteorological data from multiple sources. This approach helps improve the reliability and accuracy of the resource assessment by minimizing the influence of anomalies, data gaps, or biases that may exist in individual datasets. Using averaged data provides a more representative long term climate profile for the site, leading to more robust energy yield estimates and better-informed design and financial decisions. Happy to share a tool that quickly does the computation.