[PVsyst String Configuration and Shading Scene Simulation Issues.]

I invite you to consult our help page regarding this:

https://www.pvsyst.com/help/project-design/shadings/near-shadings-3d-construction/construction-tools/zones-of-tables.html?h=zones+tables

 

 

[PVsyst String Configuration and Shading Scene Simulation Issues.]

Dear NFI,

I don't understand what you mean by "one way to configure the string with inverters."

I invite you to watch this tutorial, which explains well how to configure it:

 

 

Regarding near shading, it can indeed be difficult to place the modules. I suggest trying the zone tools as well.

Also, if you encounter an error message, please send it to us at support@pvsyst.com along with a screenshot, so we can help you solve the problem.

Regards,

[How to import specific location imagery and terrain data if weather station coordinate is different from actual location]

Dear Shivam

 

The map size is limited, but if you want to import an image, you can do the following:

Take a screenshot of a satellite image.

Then import it via File > Import > Import a ground image.

Finally, you need to scale the image to match the actual scale.

 

To crop an imported image:

Double-click on the image.

You will see "Ground Image" with a Crop option (highlighted at the bottom right).

Click on it to crop and resize the image.

Regards,

[PV Solar + BESS without Grid Import]

Dear Greg,

 

If you don’t want to import energy from the grid, it’s considered a stand-alone project. I suggest running your simulation as a stand-alone system.

In a grid-connected project, the grid supplies energy when the system can’t meet the user’s demand.

See my screenshot below:

 

Regards,

["The area of the 3D fields is far larger than the area of the modules defined in the system subarrays" error]

Dear RahSolar,

 

Can you please send us your project along with the 3D scene you are using to support@pvsyst.com so we can better understand the issue?

 

I suspect that you are using a 3D file with a larger PV area than what you declared in the system window of the software.

 

Regards,

[Shading forest for utility projects]

Dear Carlos,

I don’t recommend importing a detailed 3D forest file into PVsyst. The more detailed the 3D scene is, the longer it takes to calculate the shading impact on the PV tables.

For the horizon line, you can already import the mountain line in PVsyst using the horizon feature.

In the 3D scene, if there is a forest at the edge of your terrain, I suggest drawing a wall to represent the last row of trees.

Regards,

[Setup the Azimuth of PV System to 0° in Near Shading Simulation]

Dear JNutter,

It’s difficult for us to understand why you are encountering this issue. Could you please send us your project at support@pvsyst.com so we can examine it? Also, please explain the issue in your email.

Regards,

[Inverter output power by .OND file]

Dear Andrés,

Can you please send us your .ond file at support@pvsyst.com so we can examine it? Also, could you explain your issue in your email?

Regards,

[Midday spike in shading loss]

Dear Alex,

Is it possible for you to send us your project at support@pvsyst.com so we can test it and compare the results between V7 and V8?

In your email, could you also explain the procedure you followed that led to these differences?

Regards,

[Modular inverter how to]

Dear Nikoloz,

It seems that the inverter you want to use is a central inverter with only one MPPT. This means all strings connected to it must be identical.

So, you don’t need to worry about the MPPT definition. In PVsyst, just select the configuration “PNom sharing within the inverter” (see below).

Then, you only need to specify the number of inverters.

Regards,

[Unlimited Tracker and 3D scene]

Dear Ishan,

First of all, the Unlimited Tracker represents an idealized PV table layout, with all rows having exactly the same length. Most likely, your 3D scene doesn't follow this idealized representation.
Could you please send us your project by email at support@pvsyst.com, so I can check it and explain why you're seeing these differences?

Regards,

[Power sharing for unbalance MPPT]

Dear Oli,

 

Unbalanced inverters are not designed for power sharing.

 

Regards,

[Individual Sub Array Report]

Dear Arisk,

Unfortenately, this is not possible.

Regards,

[Central inverter with multiple PV module types]

Dear Ville,

 

Unfortunately, with a central inverter in PVsyst, it's not possible to perform what you want to do. You can try to modify the OND file by allowing multiple MPPTs, but this will not reflect reality.

 

Regards,

[Bug Report – Transformer Selection Does Not Update Configuration Panel]

Dear Edwin, 

Thank you very much for your feedback and for taking the time to report this bug.
Could you tell me how this situation occurred in your case, where the Medium Voltage panel remains visible even though you selected HV transformers? I need to reproduce this bug on my side in order to fix it.

Regards,

[How to import the terrain topography into PVsyst?]

Dear,

 

I can’t help you with AutoCAD or how to convert the topography to a CSV file. Maybe just make sure to check the X, Y, Z coordinates in the CSV.

With version 8, we can import topography from the internet — it might also be useful for you.

Here’s how to do it:

In Near Shading, click File > Import > Download a satellite ground image and/or ground data

Then, don’t forget to check “Also import topography data”

Regards,

[Error - Impp too high compared to Isc]

Dear Cleyson,

I created the PAN file based on the datasheet and didn’t get any error messages, see below:

Click on the "Model parameters" tab and select the default value for series resistance, as shown below:

Try using exactly the same settings and let me know if anything changes for you.

 

Regards,

[FOXESS-H3-Pro-20.0]

Dear,

 

We update the database using the requests of the manufacturers, and publish it with each new issue of PVsyst.

We can't of course follow all the new products of all manufacturers in the world.

Therefore, please ask your provider/manufacturer to take contact with us for updating the database.

 

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:  

 

Regards,

[Sheds spacing]

Dear Terence, 

Is it possible to send us the DAE file to "support@pvsyst.com" so we can also try it and check why there's a difference between the near shading and the report?

Regards

 

[Handling Tilt in Orientation and Near Shading Scene in PVSyst for Undulating Terrain]

Dear Andrés,

I suggest grouping your PV array based on the electrical layout you have planned with the inverters.

It can add complexity to your project, so if you have a varying base slope, it's better to use a single orientation. PVsyst has implemented a new tool to estimate the percentage of losses due to slope variation.

Go to the Near Shadings > "Orientation Management", then click on the "Orientation Distribution Analysis" tab. Choose the plot type "Base slope deviation, absolute errors". In my example below, you can see a loss of -0.02% due to averaging the base slope into one orientation:

Regards,

[About origin feature manaul]

Dear Swonno, 

Can you explain what "origin feature in 3D scene" means?

Also, could you share how you placed your PV tables and what type of tables you are using?

In PVsyst, under Tools, there is an automatic altitude feature, but it works well only if all the tables are independent from each other.

Regards,

[Configuration on Losses]

Dear Johnny,

First of all, in a self-consumption + storage system, the system responds to the user's load. So, if you have a small load profile and a large PV system, excess energy will be injected into the grid.

Since I don’t know your exact goal, I suggest creating multiple variants — starting with fewer PV modules, then trying with higher storage capacity. This will give you different results and help you find the best configuration.

 

Regards,

[Making a 3D Scene plotting accordance with Topo]

Dear Stewart,

In the Near Shading tool, you need to draw your 3D scene manually — it is not generated automatically.

I suggest watching our tutorial related to near shadings:

 

Regards

[orientation Pamareters Pvsyt 8]

Dear,

See my example below on how to proceed:

Click Orientation Management:

Then, select the orientation you want to delete and delete it, as shown below:

Regards,

[Handling Tilt in Orientation and Near Shading Scene in PVSyst for Undulating Terrain]

Dear Andrés,

You can use the "Zone Tool" — see below how to access it:

Then, you can draw a zone where you place PV tables that follow the topography.

Regards,