module cant be used in module layout

[Loïs Masson]

Hello,

I can't do my module layout with the selected PV module, having this error (image1)

"The PV module 'name' is defined as "in length" with 2 cells in parallel. It cannot be used with the Module Layout calculation."

In the module settings, it is defined as "in width" and not in length.

Here are the informations about the module (image2)

Any solution ?

Thanks

[André Mermoud]

The Module Layout calculation is based on the effect of shades on each submodule (i.e. set of cells protected by one by-pass diode).

Therefore the submodules layout within the PVmodule should be well defined. The Module Layout calculation is only develoed for standard modules, with submodules "In length", or twin half-cut cells.  See the help "Physical models used > PV Module - Standard one-diode-model > PVModule Structure > SubModules layout".

The Voltec modules have a very exotic internal organization and connexion of cells, you cannot use them for the Modulelayout calculation.