Which PV*SOL is for me?
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The tables below give a quick overview of the key differences in features between the three PV*SOL programs.
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PV*SOL basic |
PV*SOL Pro |
PV*SOL Expert |
| 8,000 climate locations worldwide |
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| Interactive map for selection of climate data |
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| Creation of new climate locations by interpolation |
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| Database of 10,000 modules from over 250 manufacturers |
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| Database of 2,200 inverters from over 70 manufacturers |
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| Automatic database updates |
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| Add custom modules and inverters |
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| Design |
PV*SOL basic |
PV*SOL Pro |
PV*SOL Expert |
| Design systems up to 1,000 modules |
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| Design systems up to 6 x 65,535 Modules |
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| Design 3D systems up to 2,000 modules |
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| Single PV array |
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| Up to six separately orientated PV arrays |
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| Control of calculation and losses parameters |
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| Tracking systems can be calculated |
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| Electricity consumption can be defined |
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| Database of example consumption load profiles |
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| Automatic cable sizing |
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| Module inclination optimisation wizard |
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| Specify percentage shading |
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| 2D shading graphic applies shade by time of day |
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| Import horizon files from Horicatcher, PanoramaMaster or Suneye software |
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| System design by 2D roof layout |
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| Free configuration of roof shape |
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| Photorealistic design of roof and planned array |
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| Estimate roof dimensions from a photograph |
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| 3D Design |
PV*SOL basic |
PV*SOL Pro |
PV*SOL Expert |
| 3D visualization of buildings and shade objects |
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| Drag and drop shading objects |
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| Animated sun-path |
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| Shade frequency distribution |
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| Detailed shade analysis for each individual PV cell |
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| Analysis |
PV*SOL basic |
PV*SOL Pro |
PV*SOL Expert |
| System check for sizing errors |
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| Yield calculation |
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| Quick design facility for speedy analysis |
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| Summary report |
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| Detailed report |
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| 3D screenshots of building and array |
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| Multiple graphic options plot to hourly resolution |
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| Economic Analysis |
PV*SOL basic |
PV*SOL Pro |
PV*SOL Expert |
| Simple economic analysis |
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| Sophisticated economic analysis |
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| Predefined tariffs for UK, Germany, Spain and Italy |
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| Option to add additional tariffs |
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| Financial calculation includes taxation |
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| Financial calculation with multiple loans |
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| Degradation defined for specific period |
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| Degradation defined annually |
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| Table of financial payments |
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