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The module tilt and orientation are influenced by two factors: the tilt of the mounting system and the pitch of the roof. Together, these two tilts determine the resulting module tilt and orientation. This can be visualized as follows: If you were to place a ball on the module surface, it would not roll exactly in the direction of the mounting system due to the two tilts, but would instead roll in the direction of the roof pitch. This is the resulting module orientation. The steeper the roof pitch, the greater the deviation of the resulting module orientation from the orientation of the mounting system. For example, if you have a mounting system facing south on a west-facing roof, the ball will not roll south, but southwest.

Hello Antonia, Thank you for your inquiry. The user license is not bound to one device. You can install PV*SOL on multiple devices and use it with the same sign-in details, but it is not permitted to use the program simultaneously on multiple devices. The Valentin License Portal is an online portal in which license managers can independently manage their company’s user licenses and assign them to license users. You can assign several license users to a license, but there can only be one active license user per license. You can find a detailed explanation in our help section.

Hallo, vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. In der 2D-Planung finden Sie das Symbol für die Wechselrichter-Verschaltung in der Hauptmenü-Leiste: In der 3D-Planung wechseln Sie erst in die 3D-Umgebung: Dort finden Sie den Reiter "Modulverschaltung": Die Testversion hat denselben Funktionsumfang wie die Vollversion, mit der einzigen Einschränkung, dass keine Projektberichte heruntergeladen werden können.

Hallo, Can more than one person use the program? In a company, two people need to draw projects. Best regards, Antonia

Ich versuche bei einem 2024 Projekt Wechselrichter zu ändern. Das klappt einfach nicht. Nur Batteriesystem mit Batteriewechselrichter steht zur Verfügung. Ist das eine Einschränkung der Testversion?

Scenario 1: You can connect all modules on two or more roof areas together using the "Configure all unconfigured modules" button: Scenario 2: To configure several—but not all—modules from the same roof area to a single inverter, first select them by holding down the Ctrl key and left-clicking. Then, right-click and select "Configure": Scenario 3: You can also configure multiple module areas on different roof areas together. First, define which modules should be configured together. Select the desired modules from the first module area, right-click on the selected modules, and choose "Add to 'Define Module Areas' Dialog." Use the gray arrow to switch to the other side of the same roof. (Or you can use the dropdown menu in the top menu bar to switch to a different building.) Now select the desired modules of the second module area, right-click on the selected modules, and choose "Add to 'Define Module Areas' dialog." Then click the "Define Module Areas for Configuration" button: You can rename the module areas if necessary (right-click → Rename). Then click "Configure": In the inverter configuration window, select both module areas and click "Configure module areas together." You can then select the desired inverter:

On the "System Type, Climate and Grid" page, you can select the "Stand-alone PV System" (with and without a backup generator) system type. Planning stand-alone systems in PV*SOL is based on the SMA Off-Grid Configurator program, which we originally developed for SMA. This program contains the design rules that SMA has specified for us. These rules cannot be changed or deactivated. For example, only systems with AC-coupled battery systems can be planned; DC systems are unfortunately not possible. We understand that these rules may not necessarily apply to other manufacturers and may entail further limitations. For greater flexibility in component selection and improved transparency during the planning process, we recommend that you initially plan your stand-alone system as if it were a grid-connected system: On the "System Type, Climate and Grid" page, select a grid-connected system. Set the feed-in limit to zero; then no energy will be fed into the grid: The value under "Total consumption covered by grid" indicates the energy that cannot be covered by the PV system. This energy must be provided by the backup generator or (if you are not planning on a backup generator) "approach zero".

On the "System Type, Climate, and Grid" page, select a system type with a thermal system: After entering information for both consumers (household consumption and heat pump), you can add a second tariff on the "Financial Analysis" page: Now you can assign the corresponding consumer (household consumption or heat pump) to each tariff:

In PV*SOL premium and PV*SOL, please open the tariff database via "Databases" --> "Feed-in Tariffs" or "From-grid Tariffs" and select the "New" icon. Then enter the required data.

No, you must select or create the feed-in tariff for each month of commissioning. The tariff files are updated via the database update.

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So for example this?

The feed-in tariff shown in the table or graph changes every year, even if you haven't entered any degradation, because it displays the net present value, not the amount of the feed-in tariff. This means that each year's feed-in tariff is discounted back to its initial value using the interest on capital (current yield). If you want to see the feed-in tariff amount over time without interest, set the capital interest to zero.

The results presented in the project report, such as annual grid feed-in, specific yield, and CO₂ savings, refer to the first full year of operation.

Dear CarlSEL, Thank you for your inquiry. If you have already created a cable plan and subsequently make changes to the configuration, the cable/string diagram is not always updated. You must then delete the cable plan (press the ‘Delete all cables’ button), switch back to the Module configuration page and then back to the Cable plan page. Everything is then updated and the cables run in accordance with the configuration.

Hi, When stringing is there a process after choosing meander? Most of the time when meander is chosen and then cable design. It automatically keeps the stringing as simple. Am i missing a step? Thanks

Hello, Thank you for your message. Please delete the fifth point of the polygon. The rectangular polygon may only consist of four points.

I was able to get the correct roof on the second part of the sketch right away — the program recognized it properly. However, on the part we are discussing here, it still does not work. No matter what I try, I only get a flat roof. I am attaching the whole project and some screenshots. If possible, could you please tell me where exactly I should mark it and how to set it correctly? Thank you very much for the quick response, I really appreciate it.

Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. To create this L-shaped building, draw several polygons and extrude the buildings one after the other. You deactivate the collision (right-click on the roof) and move the buildings towards or into each other. The polygons must be rectangular so that PV*SOL recognizes them as a gable or hipped roof: This tutorial explains how to draw an L-shaped building. To watch the tutorial in English, you can select the "English" audio track in the YouTube settings.

Dear Anders, Thank you for your inquiry. To create this L-shaped building, draw several polygons and extrude the buildings one after the other. You deactivate the collision (right-click on the roof) and move the buildings towards or into each other. This tutorial explains how to draw an L-shaped building. To watch the tutorial in English, you can select the "English" audio track in the YouTube settings. Please find enclosed the project file we have edited. Karin og Bent VAL.pvprj

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Hello, I am working on a project in PVsol Premium where I need to model two buildings connected in an L-shape. I have a base plan imported from AutoCAD, and I manually draw the roof outlines on top of it using the drawing tool (pencil). However, PVsol always assigns a flat roof to my drawn shapes, regardless of how I draw them. I tried selecting the outline first and then adding a polygon edge (as suggested in some guides) to help PVsol recognize it as a pitched/multi-slope roof, but it still results in a flat roof. My main issues are: How can I draw two separate buildings and connect them so they appear as one L-shaped structure with a continuous pitched roof? How can I make PVsol recognize my hand-drawn roof outline as a pitched roof (gable or hip) instead of always defaulting to a flat roof? I have attached images showing: The roof type I want to achieve (two buildings connected in L-shape with a continuous pitched/tiled roof and solar panels placed on it) What I currently get (two separate buildings with flat roofs that do not connect properly, with a visible wall gap at the junction) I am importing the site plan from AutoCAD as a background reference and drawing the building footprints manually on top of it. I have also included image links below to better illustrate the issue and the desired result: This is what I got - current result in PVsol: This is what I tried to draw manually - my attempt: This is what I need - the desired result (these two images show exactly what I am trying to achieve): Any help or step-by-step guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Hello Can you help me with my 3D project. I want to draw the house in 3D. I don’t know how to draw the house with the angled extension where the roofs intersect. can you explain? Karin og Bent.pvprj

okay, thank you