Manual 3D Visualisation Design and Simulation of Photovoltaic Systems The information contained in this manual is without warranty. No responsibility whatsoever is assumed by the programme developers. The software described in this manual is distributed in accordance with the terms of the licence agreement, which is accepted on opening the programme package. No claims in respect of liability can be based on the contents of this manual. The reproduction of any part of the programme package is prohibited. COPYRIGHT © 1998-2010: Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Valentin Dr. Valentin EnergieSoftware GmbH Stralauer Platz 34 10243 Berlin Table of Contents 1. The menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction to the menu ................................................................................................................................................ 1 2. Project administration ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction to project administration ............................................................................................................................. 3 New system ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 3. Terrain view .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Introduction to the terrain view ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Building (simple) ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Building (complex) ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 Roof overhang ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Tree ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Trees - degree of transmittance ................................................................................................................................... 18 Wall ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Bay .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Smokestack ................................................................................................................................................................. 23 4. Building view.......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Introduction to the building view ................................................................................................................................... 25 Chimney ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Vent ............................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Dormer ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Window ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Restricted area ............................................................................................................................................................ 38 Restricted distance ...................................................................................................................................................... 42 Shed Roofs .................................................................................................................................................................. 43 Fireproof Wall .............................................................................................................................................................. 47 Projecting Roof ............................................................................................................................................................ 49 Parabolic Antenna ....................................................................................................................................................... 51 Attic ............................................................................................................................................................................. 53 Maintenance Paths ...................................................................................................................................................... 55 5. Module coverage ................................................................................................................................................... 57 Introduction to module coverage .................................................................................................................................. 57 Reference modules...................................................................................................................................................... 60 Module formation ......................................................................................................................................................... 62 Shading frequency distribution ..................................................................................................................................... 65 Colours for frequency distribution ................................................................................................................................ 68 Display ........................................................................................................................................................................ 69 6. Module configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 71 Introduction to module configuration ............................................................................................................................ 71 Module configuration (side menu) ................................................................................................................................ 74 7. Toolbar.................................................................................................................................................................... 77 Introduction to the toolbar ............................................................................................................................................ 77 Irradiation generator .................................................................................................................................................... 79 Animation .................................................................................................................................................................... 80 Object administration ................................................................................................................................................... 82 Screenshot manager ................................................................................................................................................... 84 Standard view .............................................................................................................................................................. 86 iii Manual PV*SOL Expert 8. Program operation ................................................................................................................................................. 87 Coverable Objects ....................................................................................................................................................... 87 Mouse operation and keyboard shortcuts .................................................................................................................... 89 Drag and drop.............................................................................................................................................................. 93 The lower edit menu .................................................................................................................................................... 94 Status bar ...................................................................................................................................................................