PVSpec - Site Optimization

Step 1: Import a KML File

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Racks
Full rack
Partial rack
Site boundary
Site Info
Area
Latitude
Longitude
Location
Infastructure Stats
AC Net (kWh)
kWh
DC Rated (kWp)
kWh
Number of Strings
Frame Size Breakdown
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Naming Conventions
1. Regions where you want trackers placed must be labeled 'Site Boundaries'
2. Areas to exclude must be labeled 'DC Constraints'

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
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY VERNIER ANALYTICS LLC "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL VERNIER ANALYTICS LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Step 2: Enter Layout Specifications

Hardware

Optimization Spacing

Corridors

DC/AC Parameters

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Step 3: Review Configurations

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Plot Best Layout
Select a configuration row to render its rack layout on the map
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Step 4: Explore Results

Solar Layout Explorer

Explore all layout configurations. Select axes and dependent variable. Click and drag to zoom, scroll to zoom in/out. Click any point to inspect a configuration.

Drag to rotate · Scroll to zoom · Each cell is one (X, Y) configuration pair
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