Module array with half offset

[GenDev]

Hi,

We produce solar tiles, and we have to mount them with half offset, and make the strings that way (attached picture).

I was wondering if it is possible to create modul array and string cable automatically in PV*SOL this way?

Thanks all help.

 

[developer_mh]

Hi GenDev,

this is possible, yes. Solar tiles are not the standard use case in PV*SOL, but you can quickly get satisfying results. You should firstly create a PV module in the size of one of your solar tiles. Then place a first row of the tiles on the roof, copy it and shift the copy half a width sidwards. Then copy both of those rows and place them underneath. Then copy those four rows and place them underneath as well. Like this you can get the roof filled very quickly:

The stringing can then be done like with every other module array, very easily. If you need further assistance, pease don't hesitate to ask.

Kind regards,

Martin

[GenDev]

Dear Martin,

Thank you. Yes, this could work. So it doesn't work automatically? 

I tried to set the software but I can't reach this shape of string cable. Is this possible? Or just manual?

 

Thanks.  

 

 

 

[developer_mh]

Hi GenDev,

no, you can't place the modules with an per-row-offset automatically, just manually with copy and paste. But since you can copy whole rows, it shouldn't take too long. The stringing should work automatically however. According to your drawing you will have to divide the module area into two halves by selecting the modules and adding them to the "Define Module Areas" dialog. Then configure them to an inverter. Afterwards you can choose the cabling starting point, type and direction. I guess that "meander" should do the trick in your case.

Hope that helps, kind regards,

Martin