Helios 3D and PVsyst

[l.krusephoenixsolar]

Hello,

I tried to import a helios project into PVsyst.

And I got the following error message:

"Warning:

The orientation of all planes in the shading scene should be identical. (Here 4 different orientations). (Only with grid systems, if two orientations please choose "Heterogeneous Fields" in the orientation definition parameter)."

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I don't really understand what this means and how it can be solved. Actually all modules have the same tilt angle an are orietated towards south.

Maybe somenone can help me?

Thanks in advance!!!

[André Mermoud]

When defining and exiting a 3D shading scene, PVsyst checks that it is compatible with the rest of your system.

In your case:

- You have not yet defined the system (modules and inverters)

- In the "Orientation" part you should define a tilt of 22° and an azimuth of around -26°

NB: when developing a new system (calculation version) in PVsyst, you are advised to always begin by a basic system, and then add the complications step by step.

The definition of the 3D scene is a secondary step, it should be done after the definition of the "Orientation" and the "System" parts.

[dereksolar]

Hello Andre,

I am having the same issue with PVsyst and Helios 3D.

I get a message that says:

"Warning: The orientation of all planes in the shading scene should be identical. (Here 5 different orientations). (Only with grid systems, if two orientations please choose "Heterogeneous Fields" in the orientation definition parameter)."

After I match the shading areas and adjust the tilt/azimuth, I still get this message.

Any other suggestions for trouble shooting?

Thanks.

Derek

[DanielE]

Hello Derek,

Try the following settings - it should work then.

[André Mermoud]

And in the version 6, these limit angles are defined within the project (button "Albedo - Settings").

In the version 6, you have a tool for analysing the spread of orientations in Helios3D constructions, and the program will choose the orientation average as calculation basis.