The Off-Grid Configurator from SMA can help design off-grid photovoltaic systems. This software analyzes each design aspect, from sizing the PV array to preparing a final cost analysis, thereby providing comprehensive planning assistance that can save time and reduce costs.
“Designing and planning off-grid PV systems can be challenging and time consuming,” explained Jurgen Krehnke, president and general manager of SMA America and president of SMA Canada. “Whether it’s for a small residential system or a large hybrid plant, the configurator helps solar professionals design off-grid and backup systems quickly and easily.”
The exact level of assistance provided by the Off-Grid Configurator is decided by the user. Project details (such as location data, consumption and AC/DC system components) can be manually defined or selected from the software’s comprehensive databases of location-specific climate information, prefabricated load profiles, PV solar modules, inverters and batteries. The software then presents an optimal system configuration, designs the generator operation, and determines the ideal combination of Sunny Island battery-based solar inverters. Using this data, a system simulation is performed and a financial analysis is prepared to calculate the system’s cost effectiveness. All results are displayed graphically and can be printed as Microsoft Excel or Word documents or as a PDF.
SMA also offers Sunny Design software for grid-tied PV systems.
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