PVSpec - Site Optimization

Import Site Boundaries (KML)

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Site Boundary
DC Constraint
BESS Area
Grid Substation
Battery
Racks
Full rack
Partial rack
Site Boundary
Geography
Latitude
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Longitude
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Area
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Location
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Infastructure Stats
AC Net Annual (kWh)
—kWh
DC Rated (kWp)
—kWh
Number of Strings
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Frame Size Breakdown
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Civil + Piling
This feature is coming soon
Inverter Table
No inverters placed yet
Blocking
Plot a layout first
Storage
Run the model to place batteries

Naming Conventions
1. Regions where you want trackers placed must be labeled 'Site Boundaries'
2. Areas to exclude must be labeled 'DC Constraints'
3. The area for batteries must be labeled 'BESS Area' (one per site)
4. The grid connection must be labeled 'Grid Substation' (one per site)

Need a KML File?
Google Earth makes quick work of generating .kml files. After navigating to their website, define areas using the polygon drawing tool and label them accordingly. Then export as a .kml file.

For more help, check out our tutorial on YouTube.

Disclaimer of Warranty
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Enter Layout Specifications

Hardware

DC/AC Parameters

DC/AC Ratio

Frame Spacing

EW Spacing (m)
NS Spacing (m)
Tilt (°)
Shading (%)
Shade-free (h)

Corridors

Terminology Guide

Batteries are placed in the polygon labeled 'BESS Area'. Upload a KML to check whether this site has one.

Battery

Battery Spacing

EW Spacing (m)
NS Spacing (m)

Clear gap between neighbouring batteries. Both orientations are tried, each rotated up to 45° either way in 5° steps, and the layout that fits the most units wins. EW and NS follow the battery grid, so they turn with it.

Battery Corridors