Photovoltaic Data

This dialog box includes the following areas and tabs:

See Common Tabs for information on the Location, Reliability, Comments, Hyperlinks, Media Gallery, or Collected Data tabs.

See also:

Figure 1: Photovoltaic Data Dialog Box

Connection Information

Option Description
ID Name

Uniquely identifies the equipment item. The program automatically assigns a name, but you can change it, if needed. The name can be up to 16 characters long.

For photovoltaics, the program automatically assigns the names PVC-1, PVC-2, PVC-3, and so on.

To Bus ID name of the DC bus connected to this photovoltaic. The Base kV of this bus is shown on the right.

Specifications Tab

Option Description
Max Power Rating Maximum power (peak power) rating of the photovoltaic in kW.
Isc Short circuit current of the photovoltaic in amperes.
kVoc Open circuit voltage in kV.
kVmpp Voltage at which the maximum (peak) power is generated.

Other Tabs

See Common Tabs for information on the Location, Reliability, Comments, Hyperlinks, Media Gallery, or Collected Data tabs.

More Information

Database Technical Reference Notes on Photovoltaic Power Flow Modeling
Notes on Photovoltaic Specifications Notes on Short Circuit Modeling
Media Gallery Common Tabs