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How to Design and Analyze Photovoltaic Systems with ACCA Solarius PV 8.54

ACCA Solarius PV 8.54 is a professional software for technical design and economic analysis of any type of photovoltaic system connected to national electricity grids (grid-connected). It allows you to size, optimize and simulate photovoltaic systems of all kinds and sizes, from residential to commercial, from rooftop to ground-mounted, from fixed to tracking.

In this article, we will show you how to use ACCA Solarius PV 8.54 to design and analyze a photovoltaic system in a few simple steps.

Step 1: Define the project location and climate data

The first step is to define the project location and the climate data for the solar irradiation. You can use the integrated map tool to select the location by clicking on the map or entering the address or the GPS coordinates. Alternatively, you can import a DXF or DWG CAD drawing or a BIM model of the site.

Once you have defined the location, you can choose the climate data source from the available options: Meteonormâ (integrated and free) for worldwide locations or PVGISâ for Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean and South-West Asia. You can also create your own archive of solar radiation data from other databases or direct measurements.

Step 2: Model the photovoltaic system layout and components

The next step is to model the photovoltaic system layout and components using the parametric objects provided by the software. You can choose from different types of modules (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, thin-film, etc.) and inverters (string, central, micro, etc.) from an extensive library with thousands of different models. You can also customize your own models by entering the technical specifications.

You can arrange the modules on different types of supports (flat roof, pitched roof, facade, pergola, carport, etc.) and orientations (fixed, single-axis tracking, dual-axis tracking, etc.). You can also define the wiring diagram of the photovoltaic system (switch panels, cables, protection devices) automatically or manually.

Step 3: Evaluate the effects of shading on the photovoltaic system performance

The third step is to evaluate the effects of shading on the photovoltaic system performance. Shading can be caused by long-distance obstacles (mountains, hills, buildings, trees, etc.) or nearby obstacles (chimneys, walls, antennas, etc.).

You can estimate the shading factor by using a simple photographic survey and directly on the installation site's solar diagram. You can also check the effect of shading projected on PV modules by nearby obstacles on the system layout as the solar path varies over an annual, monthly, daily or hourly periods.

Step 4: Activate, size and configure the storage system

The fourth step is to activate, size and configure the storage system if you want to increase the self-consumption of solar energy and reduce the dependence on the grid. You can define the battery type (lead-acid, lithium-ion, etc.), capacity and efficiency. You can also define the energy metering systems (net metering, feed-in tariff, time-of-use tariff, etc.) and the load profile of your electricity consumption.

Step 5: Perform the technical and economic analysis of the photovoltaic system

The final step is to perform the technical and economic analysis of the photovoltaic system. You can calculate the energy production, performance ratio, specific yield and CO2 emissions reduction of your photovoltaic system. You can also perform a financial analysis (business plan) of your photovoltaic system by considering the initial investment cost, operation and maintenance cost, incentives and subsidies, payback period and internal rate of return.

You can generate detailed reports on the design and analysis of your photovoltaic system in PDF format. You can also export your project data in XML format for interoperability with other software applications.

Conclusion

ACCA Solarius PV 8.54 is a complete, easy to use and professional software for photovoltaic systems design. It allows 9160f4acd4