Tutorials (Read only)

This is Part 1 of our introduction to system design with PV*SOL. You can find Part 2 of the webinar here. Topics covered in this webinar: Grid-connected systems Grid feed-in with self-consumption, battery storage, and electric vehicles MeteoSyn climate data module Load profiles Photo Plan, graphical module layout Polystring configuration and power optimizers You can find more information about PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium at https://valentin-software.com/ Follow us on Facebook / valentinsoftware or LinkedIn / valentin-software

This is Part 2 of our introduction to system design with PV*SOL. You can find Part 1 of the webinar here. Topics covered in this webinar: Initial steps in 3D system design Shading objects Module coverage and mounting Module configuration Planning using Bing or Google Maps and imported digital images Planning using an imported 3D model You can find more information about PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium at https://valentin-software.com/ Follow us on Facebook / valentinsoftware or LinkedIn / valentin-software

In this webinar, you will be shown the fundamental steps for system design using high-resolution orthophotos and elevation data via the Google Solar API (available starting with PV*SOL premium 2024 R7). You can find more information about PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium at https://valentin-software.com/ Follow us on Facebook / valentinsoftware or LinkedIn / valentin-software

This is a beginner's tutorial. It shows you the basic steps for designing a roof-parallel PV system in PV*SOL premium. It guides you through the entire process, right up to the completed simulation. Would you like to learn more? You can find our two-part webinar "Introduction to System Design with PV*SOL" here: [PV*SOL Webinar] Introduction to System Design – Part 1 (2D) [PV*SOL Webinar] Introduction to System Design – Part 2 (3D) You can find more information about PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium at https://valentin-software.com/ Follow us on Facebook / valentinsoftware or LinkedIn / valentin-software

This is a beginner's tutorial. It shows you the basic steps for designing a ground-mounted PV system in PV*SOL premium. It guides you through the entire process, right up to the completed simulation. Would you like to learn more? You can find our two-part webinar "Introduction to System Design with PV*SOL" here: [PV*SOL Webinar] Introduction to System Design – Part 1 (2D) [PV*SOL Webinar] Introduction to System Design – Part 2 (3D) You can find more information about PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium at https://valentin-software.com/ Follow us on Facebook / valentinsoftware or LinkedIn / valentin-software

This Tutorial is a step by step guide to the use of Solcast climate data within PV*SOL. The Solcast API is available in PV*SOL premium 2022 Release 1 and newer.

Determining the scale of imported 3D models Not all 3D models that you get or create from drone data are already to the right scale. We will show you how to set the right scale using a dimension. First of all we import a 3D model where we know one of the dimensions. To make drawing easier, we activate the option "Use as a terrain model". Next, we choose a suitable perspective to draw a polygon on the dimension known to us. We now draw a polygon for the mounting surface and then see how long the given edge is now. We know that the edge measures 15.25 m in reality. This shows that the incorrect scale was stored in the 3D model. The dimensions can …

The topics of the webinar: - On-Grid system - with net metering and electric vehicle - MeteoSyn - Load profiles - Photo Plan, Roof view - Polymorphic configuration and power optimizers

Extract Google Earth 3D models with Pix4D and PV*SOL premium 2018 http://www.valentin-software.com/services/fw/yt-tut-en/dl-pvsolprem-en [Full Traskript] 1. Create screenshots in Google Earth Pro 2. Photogrammetry with Pix4D 3. Import of the 3D model into PV*SOL premium First, start Google Earth Pro. For this video I chose a free-standing, relatively complex building in England. Here I enter the coordinates of the object. A 3D model is to be extracted from this object. First, I determine the size of an edge of the model. This is later used in PV*SOL to reproduce the scale. To do this I use the …

http://www.valentin-software.com/services/fw/yt-val-en/dl-pvsolprem-en [Transkript] In this tutorial you will learn how to use photo matching to model your building with SketchUp and use it in PV*SOL premium. "You will need: - Two Pictures of the building you like to model - SketchUp Make or Pro - PV*SOL premium 2018" The pictures should be taken at a 45° angle from two opposite corners. Next we create a folder structure containing our project data. Create a new folder, rename it and create three subfolders "Models", "Images" and "Exports". Drop the pictures into the "Images" folder. Start SketchUp. Acti…

Here is our new tutorial on how to connect multiple module areas on one MPP tracker (polystring) and how to use power optimizers in the new PV*SOL premium 2018. Also refer to this thread: We hope it helps! Kind regards, Martin

Program options and presentation This tutorial gives an overview on how to customize PV*SOL premium for your needs. The program options and the setup of the presentation will be explained. After starting PV*SOL premium you can enter the options via the menu bar in the upper left corner. "User Data" and "Program Options" will both open the options menu on different sections. "Reset" restores either the default options from the installation or an user defined reset point. After clicking "User Data" the options dialog opens to the section where you can indicate your company information. These will be added to the final presentation. Your logo ca…

[Tutorial] PV*SOL premium 2017 - First Steps

[Tutorial] PV*SOL premium 2017– Mounting system on a facade How to create a mounting system on a facade: In the 3D environment, go to the page "Module Mounting" Move to the facade before defining the assembly system Click the button "New Assembly System" Select "Facade Tilt" For a module inclination of 30°, the assembly system must have a mount angle of 60° to the facade A 75° mount angle results in an inclination of 15° to the horizontal plane Press the enter key to confirm or click "OK" Click the button "Fill Area" Now click and hold the left mouse button to create a module row in the defined area Thanks f…

[Tutorial] PVSOL premium 2017 - Configure two dormers to one string How to configure two dormers (module areas) to one string In the 3D environment, go to the page "Module configuration" Click on the button with the hand symbol to open the window "Define Module Areas" Now click on the import button to import all module arrays Combine the groups by clicking the button "Combine Selection". Make sure that the groups are checked Click the "Configure" button Use the "Suggest Configuration" feature to select a suitable inverter Now both dormers are combined in a single string Thanks for watching!

[Transkript] 1. Better zooming and handling 2. Make polygons rectangular 3. Extrude to the longest edge & Edge selection for the roof inclination 4. Set border spacing for complex roofs 5. Automatic parapet walls for complex roof shapes 6. Reduce or enlarge module rows 7. Cut module rows 1. Better zooming and handling From version 2017 R6 you can control a map section more precisely by placing the mouse cursor on a specific point and then rotating the scroll wheel. First we draw the floor plan of the building. In version 2017 R6 the map section can now also be moved with the right mo…

Free trial versions: http://www.valentin-software.com/services/fw/yt-tut-en/dl-pvsolprem-en Software-Tutorial PV*SOL premium (from Version 2016) - Measuring building dimensions with Google Earth Pro - Importing own map sections (tiles?) - Extruding 3D objects This tutorial shows how quickly and easily you can create simple standard buildings and configure a photovoltaic system in PV*SOL premium 2016 without a costly local meeting. In this release, many time-consuming steps have been simplified, considerably accelerating the design process. This is achieved mainly through the new features "Map Import" and "Extrusion Of 3D Objects" Missing dimensions can be …

Transskript: Software Tutorial PV*SOL premium Map Import and Extrusion Of 3D Objects (Since Version 2016) This tutorial shows how quickly and easily you can create simple standard buildings and configure a photovoltaic system in PV*SOL premium 2016 without a costly local meeting. In this release, many time-consuming steps have been simplified, considerably accelerating the design process. This is achieved mainly through the new features "Map Import" and "Extrusion Of 3D Objects" First, start PV*SOL premium 2016 or a later version. You are now on the "Welcome Page" of the application. We will now reproduce a simple house with a hipped roof. Please begin a n…