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Add new PV module
Apply PV module Add to favorites Remove from favorites Apply as a specification Edit price Information

You can create and manage your own PV modules here.

Manufacturer PV module Nominal power Cell technology
{{item.ModuleManufacturerName}} {{item.Name}} {{item.PModMPP.FullString}} {{item.MaterialName}}
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You may enter the data for the new PV module or apply and adapt the data for an existing PV module via the "Select PV module" button. Fields labeled with (*) are mandatory.

Select a PV Module
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Current PV module
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EU EU+UL UL
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Half-cell module
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Select a PV module to use as a template. You may open the PV module search feature via the magnifying glass symbol.

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Here you will find an overview of the PV modules that have been selected as favorites. You may view information about the PV modules, remove them from the favorites list or add additional PV modules.

Manufacturer PV module Nominal power Cell technology
{{item.ModuleManufacturerName}} {{item.Name}} {{item.PModMPP.FullString}} {{item.MaterialName}}
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You can create and manage your own load profiles here in order to determine self-consumption.

Name Description Default setting "annual energy consumption" First day of the year Last edited Application
{{item.Name}} {{item.Description}} {{item.EnergyUsage.FullString}} {{item.StartingDay}} {{item.LastUpdateString}} {{item.ProjectCount}} project(s)
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Add new load profile
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Name {{loadProfile.Name}}
Description {{loadProfile.Description}}
First day of the year {{loadProfile.StartingDay}}
Time interval [minutes] {{loadProfile.ConsumptionDataResolution}} min
Calculated annual energy consumption {{loadProfile.ProfileEnergy.FullString}}
Default setting "annual energy consumption" {{loadProfile.EnergyUsage.FullString}}
Last edited {{loadProfile.LastUpdateString}}
Application

You can enter the data for the new load profile here. You can import a file with consumption data or create a load profile yourself. The first day in the load profile is a Monday. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Import consumption data Consumption data from Sunny Portal Create consumption data
Import consumption data

First select the manner in which the consumption data is available (number of days, increments and power units). The file can then be selected and imported. For more information, see "Help."

Further information
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Import consumption data
Expected number of data points
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Number of data points found
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Calculated annual energy consumption
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Import consumption data from Sunny Portal system

If you have access to a PV system in Sunny Portal, for which consumption data is also available, you can import the consumption data to Sunny Design and use it for self-consumption forecasts. The consumption data import from Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS is currently not supported. These systems are not displayed in the list.

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Import consumption data
Time period
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Time interval [minutes]
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First day of the year
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Calculated annual energy consumption
{{vm.portalValues.energy}}

The load profiles can be assigned to different seasons. Here you can adapt the seasons. To do this, select the dates for the beginning and end of summer and winter. Spring and fall will automatically be the seasons in between.

Breakdown of seasons into months

Summer
to
Spring/fall
{{vm.model.Settings.SpringStart}} to {{vm.model.Settings.SpringEnd}} and {{vm.model.Settings.FallStart}} to {{vm.model.Settings.FallEnd}}
Winter
to

Here you can create the load profile for a single day. If multiple load profiles have been created, you can assign the load profiles to different days and seasons. Click on the appropriate diagram to edit the daily load profile.

Add new daily load profile

Here you can edit the load profile for the selected day. Select the time interval and enter the average consumption for each time interval. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Select template Set profile value
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Time of day Energy consumption in {{vm.model.UnitString}} *
{{vm.times[$index]}}
Time of day Energy consumption in {{vm.model.UnitString}} *
{{vm.times[$index]}}

Here you can generate an average daily load profile from an existing load profile.

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Here you can set the energy consumption of the current daily load profile to a specific target value.

You can create and manage your own locations here. Meteorological data can be imported for each location created.

Region Country City Last edited Application
{{item.RegionName}} {{item.CountryName}} {{item.LocationName}} {{item.LastUpdateString}} {{item.ProjectCount}} project(s)
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Region {{location.RegionName}}
Country {{location.CountryName}}
City {{location.LocationName}}
Setpoint tilt angle {{location.InclinationProposal.FullString}}
Setpoint azimuth (0° = South) {{location.AzimuthProposal.FullString}}
{{location.UsesDimensioningFactor ? 'Dimensioning factor' : 'Nominal power ratio'}} from {{location.NomPowerFrom.FullString}} to {{location.NomPowerTo.FullString}}
Grid voltage {{location.DefaultPowerGridName}}
Consider max. unbalanced load {{location.ImbalanceLoad.FullString}}
Last edited {{location.LastUpdateString}}
Application
{{location.ProjectCountDiff}} other projects

You can enter the data for the new location here or apply the data from an existing location via the "Select PV module" button. Fields labeled with (*) are mandatory.

Select template
{{x.Name}}
{{x.Name}}
{{x.Iso4217CodeAlphabetic}}
{{x.DisplayName}}
SMA meteorological data Imported meteorological data
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EnergyPlus Weather Format (EPW) (.epw), Meteonorm 6.1 Standard output format (.dat), Sunny Design import format (.csv)
Further information
Import data
File name {{vm.model.WeatherData.SourceFile}}    
File format {{vm.model.WeatherData.SourceFormat}}    
Time interval {{vm.model.WeatherData.Resolution}} min    
Information on time correction
Time correction is required to set the global irradiation data to the correct time of day. Time correction is set correctly if the maximum irradiation occurs when the sun is at its highest position (yellow line).
N S
W E

You can enter the data for the new location here or apply the data from an existing location via the "Select PV module" button. Fields labeled with (*) are mandatory.

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Here you can create and manage your own charging stations for electric vehicles.

Type Maximum charging power Number of charging points Max. charging power per charging point
{{item.Name}} {{item.MaximumChargingPower.Summary}} {{item.ChargingPointCount}} {{item.ChargingPointPower.Summary}}
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You can enter the data for the new charging station here. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

You can create your own electric vehicles and manage them here.

Model Vehicle brand Consumption Maximum charging power Battery capacity
{{item.Name}} {{item.ManufacturerName}} {{item.EnergyConsumption.FullString}} {{item.MaximumChargingPower.Summary}} {{item.BatteryCapacity.FullString}}
Add new electric vehicle
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You can enter the data for the new electric vehicle here. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

{{x}}
{{item.Name}}

Here you can manage the templates you created for e-mobility.

Name Type Last change
{{item.Name}} {{item.Type}} {{item.LastUpdate}}
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Here you can adjust the net price of the device.

Manufacturer / PV module
{{vm.model.ManufacturerName}}
{{vm.model.ModuleTypeName}}

Here you can adjust the net price of the device.

Name
{{vm.model.Name}}

Enter the net prices that are to be used as the default setting for the profitability analysis of PV projects. Price changes only affect new projects. If required, you can adjust the displayed currency under "My Sunny Design" > "Adjust settings".

Name Max. AC power Price Date
{{item[2]}} {{item[3]}} {{(item[5] != null) ? item[5].FullString : '---'}} {{item[7]}}
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Completeness of imported original data: {{model.CompletionBefore.FullString}}
Completeness after automatic completion: {{model.CompletionAfter.FullString}}

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Name Customer Creation date
{{item.Name}} {{item.Customer}} {{item.CreationDateString}}
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The selected load profiles are used in a total of {{vm.projectIds.length}} projects. Show projects

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Here you see the selected load profiles as well as the projects and templates* in which they are used.

Load profile Projects
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You can create and manage your own feed-in tariffs and purchasing tariffs. Tariffs marked with * are default settings for this type of tariff and energy carrier.

Name Type Energy carrier Currency Last change
{{item.Name}} {{item.TypeTranslated}} {{item.EnergyCarrier}} {{item.Currency}} {{item.LastChangeString}}
Add a new purchasing tariff Add a new feed-in tariff
Edit Delete Information Set tariff as standard

You may enter the data for the new purchasing tariff here or apply the data from an existing tariff via the "Select template" button. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

You may enter the data for the new feed-in tariff here or apply the data from an existing tariff via the "Select template" button. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Select template
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{{energyCarrier.Name}}
{{billingPeriod.Name}}
Name Type
{{item.Name}} {{item.TypeTranslated}}
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Add tariff module
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{{paymentCycle.Name}}

Select a tariff to use as a template.

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Select the type of tariff module that you would like to create.

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This tariff module allows you to enter additional costs that arise either once-only at the beginning of a analysis period of profitability, monthly, annually or per kilowatt hour. This tariff module allows you to enter the energy and demand charges that are scaled based on the annual consumption or the purchased power. Examples (Germany): offshore liability levy, § 19 levy. This tariff module allows you to enter the energy and demand charges that are only valid at specific times per day, week or year. This tariff module allows you to enter the energy and demand charges above and below of a specified period of use. This is calculated from the ratio of the total energy during a twelve-month period and the highest load within this period. This tariff module contains the additional input fields that are required for the performance-related tariff used in Belgium. It also activates the appropriate calculation method to determine the relevant maximum grid feed-in power in which the 12 maximum monthly values are averaged to form an annual value.

You can add the capacity tariff (Belgium) to the tariff here. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

You can add fixed cost to the tariff here. If several fixed cost modules are indicated, they add up. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

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You can enter the energy and demand charge here which is above or below a specified annual utilization time. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Energy or demand charges can be specified here that only apply at certain times. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Energy Power
all-day
{{hour.text}} to {{hour.text}}
all-year
to
daily

You can enter energy and demand charges here that are scaled according to the annual consumption (energy) or the maximum purchased power. Up to {{vm.model.MaximumTariffTiersPerTariffItem}} tiers can be entered here. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Energy Power
via
Add tiering
Name {{vm.tariff.Name}}
Description {{vm.tariff.Description}}
Type {{vm.tariff.TypeName}}
Energy carrier {{vm.tariff.EnergyCarrierName}}
Currency {{vm.tariff.Currency || '---'}}
Accounting period {{vm.tariff.BillingPeriodName}}
Proportion of the renewable energy {{vm.tariff.RenewableEnergyShare.FullString}}
CO₂ emission factor {{vm.tariff.CO2Emission.FullString}}
Annual rate of price increases {{vm.tariff.PriceIncrease.FullString}}
Energy charge {{vm.tariff.BasicEnergyRate.FullString}}
Demand charge {{vm.tariff.BasicPowerRate.FullString}}
Tariff modules
{{item.Name}} ({{item.TypeName}})
CO₂ credit {{vm.tariff.CO2Benefit.FullString}}
Feed-in tariff (reimbursement) model {{vm.tariff.CompensationSchemeName}}
Feed-in tariff / selling price {{vm.tariff.CompensationRate.FullString}}
Feed-in tariff (reimbursement) of the transfer at the end of the year {{vm.tariff.RolloverRate.FullString}}
Duration of the feed-in tariff {{vm.tariff.CompensationDuration}} a
Selling price on expiry of the feed-in tariff {{vm.tariff.PurchaseRate.FullString}}
Levy (-) or feed-in tariff (+) of self-consumption {{vm.tariff.SelfConsumptionRate.FullString}}
Fixed cost {{vm.tariff.FixedExpenses.FullString}}
Reference value {{vm.tariff.PaymentCycleName}}
Last change {{vm.tariff.LastChangeString}}

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Here you can search for customer data and assign it to the current project.

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Name Company City Number of projects Customer since
{{item.Name}} {{item.Company}} {{item.City}} {{item.ProjectCount}} {{item.CustomerSince}}
Apply customer Open customer Information

Here you can enter or adapt customer data. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

{{x.Name}}
{{x.Name}}
Refresh preview
Name Project number Creation date Most recently opened
{{project.Name}} {{project.ProjectNumber}} {{project.CreationDateString}} {{project.LastOpenOnString}}
Open project Project information Remove customer from project
Customer number {{vm.model.CustomerNumber}}
Salutation {{vm.model.Salutation}}
Title {{vm.model.Title}}
First name {{vm.model.FirstName}}
Last name {{vm.model.LastName}}
E-mail {{vm.model.Email}}
Phone number {{vm.model.PhoneNumber}}
Company {{vm.model.Company}}
Department {{vm.model.Department}}
Street {{vm.model.Streetname}}
House number {{vm.model.Streetnumber}}
Further information
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Zip code {{vm.model.ZipCode}}
City {{vm.model.City}}
Country {{vm.model.CountryName}}
Preview
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Here you can create a new item for the cost calculation or edit an existing one. The category determines where the new cost item appears in the list. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

{{x.Name}}
{{x.Name}}
Default setting for projects

Here you can select the cost items that appear in your cost accounting. You can define the sequence of the cost items in the list. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Name{{vm.test|json}} Amount Default setting
{{items[0].CategoryName}}
{{available.Name}} {{available.Value.FullString}}
{{items[0].CategoryName}}
{{selected.OrderNumber}}. {{selected.Name}} {{selected.Value.FullString}}

Here you can manage the cost items and calculation templates for quotations you created.

Name Amount Default setting Sequence
{{items[0].CategoryName}}
{{item.Name}} {{item.Value.FullString}}
Add new cost item
Name Last change
{{templateEntry.Name}} {{templateEntry.LastChange}}
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Also delete used load profiles.
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A short summary of the project

Project name {{projectSummary.ProjectName}}
Project number {{projectSummary.ProjectNumber}}
Customer
{{projectSummary.Customer}}
Location {{projectSummary.CountryName}}, {{projectSummary.LocationName}}
Peak power {{projectSummary.ConnectedPeakPower.FullString}}

The data from the manufacturer's datasheet has been applied. No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information.

Manufacturer {{module.ModuleManufacturer.Name}}
PV module {{module.Name}}
Electric properties
Bifacial Gain {{module.BifacialGain.FullString}}
Bifacial PV module Yes
Nominal power* {{module.PModMPP.FullString}}
Performance tolerance {{ wattTolerance }} {{ defaultTolerance }}
MPP voltage {{module.UModMPP.FullString}}
MPP current* {{module.IModMPP.FullString}}
Open-circuit voltage {{module.UMod0.FullString}}
Short-circuit current* {{module.IModSC.FullString}}
Permissible system voltage {{module.UModMax.FullString}}
PV module efficiency (STC)* {{module.EtaMod.FullString}}
Grounding recommendation {{module.GroundingText}}
Mechanical properties
Number of cells in the PV module {{ !!module.CellsCount ? module.CellsCount : '---' }}
Width {{module.ModuleWidth.FullString}}
Length {{module.ModuleLength.FullString}}
Weight {{module.ModuleWeight.FullString}}
Connector {{ !!module.ConnectorType ? module.ConnectorType : '---' }}
Cell technology {{module.Material.Name}}
Certification {{module.CertificationText}}
Temperature coefficients
MPP voltage {{module.TempModUMPPrel.FullString}} {{module.TempModUMPP.FullString}}
Open-circuit voltage {{module.TempModU0rel.FullString}} {{module.TempModU0.FullString}}
Short-circuit current* {{module.TempModISCrel.FullString}} {{module.TempModISC.FullString}}
Degradation due to aging
Open-circuit voltage tolerance {{module.ToleranceModU0.FullString}}
MPP voltage tolerance {{module.ToleranceModUMPP.FullString}}
MPP current tolerance {{module.ToleranceModIMPP.FullString}}
Short-circuit current tolerance {{module.ToleranceModISC.FullString}}
Additional information
Current PV module {{ module.IsRelevant ? 'Yes' : 'No' }}
Own PV module {{ module.IsUserModule ? 'Yes' : 'No' }}
Favorite {{ module.IsFavorite ? 'Yes' : 'No' }}
Comment
{{module.Comment}}
* Values changed by Bifacial Gain Factor

To be able to include shading in the simulation of the yield, the temporal distribution of shade on the PV modules must be calculated. This can take several minutes depending on the size of the PV system.

Include shading in the simulation of the yield. Do not include shading.
(To deactivate the option for shading, select to "Project data" > "Extended project data" > "Yield losses".)
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Design details

Displacement power factor cos φ: {{vm.model.UsedPowerFactor.FullString}}

Limitation of AC active power: {{vm.model.ACPowerCutoff.FullString}}


Peak power: {{vm.model.ConnectedPeakPower.FullString}}

Nominal power ratio: {{vm.model.PowerRatio.FullString}}

Dimensioning factor: {{vm.model.PowerRatio.FullString}}

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OBJ files and DAE files can be imported as 3D models. An MTL file with textures may additionally be imported with the OBJ files.

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To be able to include shading in the simulation of the yield, the temporal distribution of shade on the PV modules must be calculated. This can take several minutes depending on the size of the PV system.

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Enter a name here for the converted project. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

When converting the project into an energy system, only the PV design of the project is adopted apart from the location and grid connection data. You can enter the project name here and select a building type for the energy system. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

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Project information

A summary of the project results is shown here.

{{resultValue.Name}} {{resultValue.Name}} {{resultValue.Value.ValueString}} {{ !!resultValue.Value.Value ? resultValue.Value.UnitString : null }}

{{vm.help || 'Enter a name for the project.'}} Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Enter a name for the project template. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Here you can select which time series generated in Sunny Design you would like to export as csv file(s). The unit of the values in the time series is watt, unless stated otherwise.

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You can select and compare the created alternatives with the original configuration of the energy system here. The selection of the displayed key figures can be adjusted on the "Energy system" page. Key figures marked with an * refer to the entire analysis period of profitability.

{{project.AlternativeName}}
Energy system
Status
PV inverter
{{subinstallation.InverterCount}} x {{subinstallation.InverterTypeName}}
PV arrays
{{generator.ModuleCount}} x {{generator.ModuleManufacturerName}} {{generator.ModuleTypeName}}
{{project.ConnectedPeakPower.FullString}}
Battery inverter
{{device.Name}}
{{project.BatteryStrategy}}
Battery {{project.Battery}}
Thermal components
{{component.Name}} {{component.Power}}
Electrical energy requirement of the load profiles {{project.TotalEnergyConsumption.FullString}}
Heating energy requirement {{project.HeatingDemand.FullString}}
Hot water requirement {{project.HotWaterDemand.FullString}}
Key figures Recalculate
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{{kpi.Name}}{{kpi.IsAggregated ? '*' : ''}} {{ project.GroupedKpis[groupIndex].Kpis[kpiIndex].Value.FullString }}
Adopt design

Calculations are carried out

Duration approx. {{vm.status.RemainingTimeString}}

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