How do I use PVsyst tools to do Inter-row shading simulation

[makwembere]

Dear PVsyst Team

Would you please assist on how I can setup a simulation of inter-row shading using PVsyst, in a way that I will be able to see the Energy Output of each hour of the year for a specific power plant size installed at a specific location.

The whole idea is to be able to optimise Plane tilt, inter-row spacing to Array width ratio by minimising energy cost from the array.

My main challenge is how do I link the following functions in PVsyst to achieve my objectives:

1. The "Unlimited Sheds" in orientation

2. Creating a 3D scene for sheds (rows) and how do I relate this to the system configuration I define under "System". An example of 3D scene for inter-row shading would be aprreciated.

3. How do I access "Module Layout" function so that I can also vary electrical interconnections to minimise the effect of inter-row shading on system output and performance

Regards

Stephen

[André Mermoud]

You can do different simulations.

You can use the "Batch mode" for doing several simulations at a time with different situations, and gather the results on an EXCEL document.

There is a "ready-to-use" tool performing this optimization of sheds (choose "Advanced simulation > Optimization tool").