Add PV module in database
Here you will find instructions for adding a new PV module:
You only need the relevant manufacturer’s data sheet.
Option 1: The module manufacturer already exists in the database.
- Use the “Edit” menu item to open the database.
Edit → Database → PV modules - Click on the “Copy” tab.
- Now select a similar module from the same manufacturer and click “Edit”.
- Now the input mask opens. Here you adjust all values based on the data sheet. You will find more information on the individual values further down on this page.
- Click “Save” once you have entered all values.
- Now you can use this PV module in your next project.
Option 2: The module manufacturer is not yet created in the database.
- Use the “Edit” menu item to open the database
Edit → Database → PV modules - Click on the “New / Edit” tab.
- Now the input mask opens. Here you adjust all values based on the data sheet. You will find more information on the individual values further down on this page.
- Click “Save” once you have entered all values.
- Now you can use this PV module in your next project.
Tips & explanations for each value:
Manufacturer
Important: If the manufacturer already exists in the database, please do not make any changes here
Type German/ English
Important: Enter the exact module designation here.
length, width, thickness
Tip: This information is often given in a graph on data sheets.
Current at maximum power
Common designation on data sheets: Rated Current (Impp)
Voltage at maximum power
Common designation on data sheets: Rated Voltage (Vmpp)
Short-circuit current at STC
Common designation on data sheets: Short-Circuit Current (Isc)
Open circuit voltage at STC
Common designation on data sheets: Maximum System Voltage
Efficiency
Tipp: You can have this value calculated. Right-click on the % sign next to the input field and then click on “Calculate”.
Maximum power
Common designation on data sheets: Nominal Power
Tc current at mpp
Common designation on data sheets: Current temperature coefficient
Tip: This value is always positive. You can change the unit with the right mouse button. %/K → A/K
Tip: This value is always positive. You can change the unit with the right mouse button. %/K → A/K
Tc short circuit current
Common designation on data sheets: short circuit current temperature coefficient
Tip: This value is always positive. You can change the unit with the right mouse button. %/K → A/K
Tip: This value is always positive. You can change the unit with the right mouse button. %/K → A/K
Tc voltage at mpp
Common designation on data sheets: Current temperature coefficient
Tip: this value is always negative. You can change the unit with the right mouse button. %/K → A/K
Tip: this value is always negative. You can change the unit with the right mouse button. %/K → A/K
Tc open circuit voltage
Common designation on data sheets:: Voltage temperature coefficient
Tip: this value is always positive. You can change the unit with the right mouse button. %/K → V/K
Tip: this value is always positive. You can change the unit with the right mouse button. %/K → V/K
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