PV*SOL online is a free tool for the calculation of PV systems. Made by the developers of the full featured market leading PV simulation software PV*SOL, this online tool lets you input basic data like Location of your system, Load profile and annual energy consumption, PV module data (manufacturer, Contact online >>
PV*SOL online is a free tool for the calculation of PV systems. Made by the developers of the full featured market leading PV simulation software PV*SOL, this online tool lets you input basic data like Location of your system, Load profile and annual energy consumption, PV module data (manufacturer, model, orientation, quantity etc.), Inverter manufacturer. Our automatic configuration manager will then search for the optimal connection of your PV modules and the inverter that suits best. After the simulation of the system, the results are presented: Annual PV energy, Performance ratio, Own power consumption, Solar fraction, and many more
Here you can enter your country and city, easy by clicking on a map - worldwide. You will see the latitude and longitude of your location
The Annual global irradiation and Average temperature is displayed as well.
You can choose between 1-person or 2-person household with 2 children. 2-person household with 1 child, 2-person household. BDEW load profile business, Household - load profile with high night proportion
the Annual consumption can be entered in kWh, Kilo-Watthours, energy per year
You can choose modules from our extensive database, comprising solar panels by Manufacturers like:
Roof parallel, roof integrated - rear ventilation, mounted - roof, mounted - open area
You can choose modules from our extensive database, comprising AC/DC inverter by manufacturers like:
Get best configuration, in terms of sizing factor, MPP and inverter. Number of PV modules per string, parallel strings in connection, PV field.
MPP, maximum power point and Dimensioning factor
After the simulation of the system, the results are presented:
Simulating avoided CO2 emissions, specific annual yield. Energy in kWh, Own power consumption. grid feed-in, PV energy and getting the best configuration
For homes and businesses, the simulator provides the means to calculate likely savings from rooftop solar PV compared to other power sources and based on a cash flow financing model.
For municipal authorities, the simulator supports assessments of different policy incentives – such as generation or capital subsidies – on each city''s rooftop solar PV market.
The SolarCity simulator combines ultra-high-resolution three-dimensional building footprints with solar irradiation data, computed at one metre (m) grid cells. It is one of a series of web applications developed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) as part of the Global Atlas for Renewable Energy.
Reach out to IRENA to develop and promote your own SolarCity Simulator.
SolarCity is a web application provided by IRENA to enable households, businesses and municipal authorities to evaluate the prospects for electricity generation using rooftop-mounted solar PV installations.
The methodology of the SolarCity simulator can be deployed worldwide, including in locations where solar potential is high but not yet fully evaluated. The first implementations of the simulator were in the districts of Kasese in Uganda and Chongli in Zhangjiakou, China. SolarCity is one of a series of web applications developed by IRENA as part of the Global Atlas for Renewable Energy.
The solar irradiation simulation for SolarCity is very accurate. To correctly estimate the effects of shading, rooftops are captured in three dimensions, with the respective tilt and azimuths of each rooftop section determined before the shading simulations are applied (see methodology).
The calculations have been made using a base resolution of one metre – the same as the source imagery.
We estimated the amount of energy (in kWh) that can be produced from sunlight based on the size of the system (in kW) per year. In this case, the user can use any conversion efficiency that corresponds to the technology of interest to calculate the yield.
The combined uncertainty in the models used to perform these calculations (irradiation and performance) is estimated to be typically around 5% when fed with accurate input data. However, as this is the first implementation with rooftop attributes that have been calculated from satellite-sourced imagery at 1 m resolution, the precise uncertainty estimate will be updated after the release of the platform.
No. The PV performance modelled in the SolarCity simulator, although calculated on an hourly time stamp over a typical meteorological year, has been aggregated to provide annual average results to simplify the calculations and visuals.
Yes. The option to configure storage has been included in the simulator to allow users to assess how to live off the grid and be energy self-sufficient when excess solar energy cannot be fed into the electricity grid.
The general architecture of the SolarCity simulator contains a module for empirical and business assessments of net metering, feed-in tariffs and storage capabilities.
For investment and operating costs, the default values are obtained from either IRENA’s Costing Databaseor IRENA’s focal points in the country; users can edit these values.
You may download the SolarCity methodology report here.
The Setting section presents the capacity of solar PV panels that can be accommodated on a single (or multiple) rooftop(s) as well as the self-consumption of a single (or multiple) building(s).
About Solar power simulator online
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in Solar power simulator online have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
When you're looking for the latest and most efficient Solar power simulator online for your PV project, our website offers a comprehensive selection of cutting-edge products designed to meet your specific requirements. Whether you're a renewable energy developer, utility company, or commercial enterprise looking to reduce your carbon footprint, we have the solutions to help you harness the full potential of solar energy.
By interacting with our online customer service, you'll gain a deep understanding of the various Solar power simulator online featured in our extensive catalog, such as high-efficiency storage batteries and intelligent energy management systems, and how they work together to provide a stable and reliable power supply for your PV projects.
