solar energy design software

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System Posts: 2,511 admin
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Hello, I've been looking around for a software package that can assist with the design (and simulation) of a PV system with a graphical interface. Does anyone know of anything like this? I've searched all over the internet w/o any luck.
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Greg
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,439 admin
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    Re: solar energy design software

    This one seemed to be pretty accurate (compared to my 3kW Grid Tied installation)... Mostly, just fill in the numbers and some graphs of costs/savings/loan costs...

    http://www.sunpowercorp.com/homeowners/solar_calculator.html

    What is it you are looking for? CAD drawing of a system overlaid on a home, accounting for shadows, utility usage, etc.?

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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  • System2
    System2 Posts: 6,290 admin
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    Re: solar energy design software

    Yea, something with CAD for system positioning, layout, and maybe component compatibility, etc.

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