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PV plant dimensioning with SINVERT Select
For fast and easy dimensioning
SINVERT Select: Proposed solution for dimensioning a photovoltaic plant, including plant details
SINVERT Select is a free program which facilitates the dimen- sioning, analysis and optimization of photovoltaic plants with SINVERT inverters and outputs from a few kilowatts up to the megawatt range.
Two different methods can be employed to dimension a photovoltaic plant with SINVERT inverters:
■With the automatic dimensioning method, the SINVERT Select program first uses the information you enter (string/central inverter, location, photovoltaic module, rated power, etc.) to automatically identify the best possible inverter variant. For this variant, it calculates the performance ratio (PR) and the potential energy yield per annum. Individual configurations can be compared, assessed and optimized on the basis of these parameters.
■With the manual dimensioning method, you can input one or two SINVERT inverter types in addition to the information about location, photovoltaic module, and rated power. Optionally, their quantity can also be specified.
After you have registered, you can download the SINVERT Select program free of charge at:
The key features of SINVERT Select are:
■The structure and workflow of the SINVERT Select program means that photovoltaic plants containing SINVERT inverters can be dimensioned quickly and sim- ply in just a few steps.
■The SINVERT Select program can be operated intuitively thanks to the clear structure of the graphical user interface.
■Extensive database for location selection, containing over 400 locations in more than 30 countries
■Database containing all the currently available SINVERT inverters
■Extensive database for module selection, which currently contains over 6 700 different photovoltaic modules available on the market (individual expansion is possible)
■All the necessary data for dimensioning (locations, SINVERT inverters, and PV modules) is constantly updated.
■The online update function of the SINVERT Select program means that the latest version of the program is always installed on your computer.
■Numerous options for specifying the power (specification of area, DC power, and number of modules)
■Selectable calculation modes (automatic/manual dimensioning, number of photovoltaic modules per string, etc.)
■Clear display of results of the possible configurations depending on previously selected parameters
■Project management
■Creation of reports for presentation of calculation results and printout
■SINVERT Select also enables reactive power to be accounted for when configuring inverters in accordance with the Technical Guideline "Generating Plants in the
■Language support: English, German, French, Italian and Spanish