Solar PV Software: Simulation, Design and Validation
PVBytes, as Solar PV Software, is a comprehensive tool for Photovoltaic System Planning, Optimization, and Performance Analysis enabling engineers, architects, and renewable energy professionals to accurately design, simulate, and optimize Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
With proven simulation algorithms, PV multi-string / multi-MPPT configuration modeling capabilities using multiple arrays / subarrays in a project including designing and validation of dc and ac circuits and detailed reporting, our software ensures efficient, reliable, and sustainable solar energy solutions.
Download
Register to get access to download the demo verion of PVBytes. PVBytes is available for download through its exclusive website ‘Electnology’ only.
Functions, Options & Features
Different Project Scales
1) Small Scale / Residential 2) Large-Scale 3) Micro-Inverter Scale
PV String Configurations
Option of different PV Tilt & Azm Angles for multiple MPPT inputs in an Inverter across multiple Arrays
Multiple System Types
1) OnGrid 2) OnGrid + Battery 3) Off-Grid
Multiple Simulation Modes
1) User Design & Validation 2) Auto Mode
User Design & Validation Mode
Simulate User Design and Validate Conductor Sizing in accordance with NEC for both DC and AC circuits
Auto Mode
Give minimum design parameters and let the PVBytes design No of PV Modules and Conductor Sizing for each String / MPPT
User Library
Library for PV Modules, Inverters and Batteries
Multiple Arrays
Configure multiple Arrays in a Project
Solar TMY Data
Download from Online sources through API
Google Maps
Select any User location through Google Maps
Shading Input
Configure Shading Data for each Hour & Month
PV Layout
Configure PV Layout for each String
Licenses
Demo Version:
Demo version comes with full capability except it can simulate PV Module of maximum size 100 Watts and Roof Top Pitch Data can not be downloaded in User Location Window
Commercial Version:
Commercial Version comes with full capability and no limitations. Buy License for the duration of a Month or Year.
Educational Version:
Contact us to get bulk discounts for Educational use.
Supported Windows Versions
a) 64-Bit Operating System
b) Windows 10 or Windows 11.
It is highly recommnded that Windows are updated to respective latest build. However, following Windows 10 / 11 versions inlcuding lastest build are supposed to work:
Windows 11 Germanium / Nickel / Cobalt (versions: 24H2, 23H2, 22H2, 21H2)
Windows 10 Vibranium (Versions: 22H2, 21H2, 21H1, 20H2, 2004)
Windows 10 Vanadium (Versions 1909)
Windows 10 19H1(Version 1903)
Windows 10 Redstone 5 (Version 1809)
Windows 10 Redstone 4 (Version 1803)
Following versions of Windows and older are not recommended, however, may also be tried with the installation of Microsoft .Net Framwork 4.7.2
Windows 10 Redstone 3 / Fall Creators Update (Version 1709)
Windows 10 Redstone 2 / Creators Update (Version 1703)
Windows 10 Redstone 1 / Anniversary Update (Version 1607)
Personal Computer / Laptop Requirements
RAM: min. of 4GB , however, 8GB is highly recommended
Hard Disk: space min. of 125 MB required
Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768 or more
Purchase
Note: It is highly recommended that you first download the demo version, install and test run. Once PVBytes demo version is running successfully in your laptop, then you may please proceed to buy the License. After you purchase the License, click the menu ‘License’ in the software PVBytes, generate pre-License file and send to sales@electnology.com from your registered email with Electnology. You will receive License file within next 24 hours. After receiving License file, once again click menu ‘License’, load the License and you are ready to go.