Tetti FV
Program for the simulation, design and calculation of grid connected photovoltaic systems. The system components are loaded from the system database. Tetti FV is a simple and efficient system design for all photovoltaic system configurations. Screen Shots
Keywords
photovoltaic, PV, energy performance, design, PV system sizing, PV system simulation, grid-connected PV systems
Validation/Testing
N/A
Expertise Required
High level of computer literacy not required. Basic knowledge about solar energy and photovoltaics. Some basic concepts are developed in the contextual help system.
Users
More than 100.
Audience
architects, engineers, researchers, federal agencies, research universities, research laboratories
Input
Very easy import of weather files (user defined). Easy choice of module, string and system inverters. Any number of arrays set up at varying angles. Automatic configuration of photovoltaic systems.
Output
Complete report describing the system parameters and main results. Export of data. Economic evaluation.
Computer Platform
PC-compatible, 386 or higher.
Programming Language
Visual Basic
Strengths
Ease of use. Large component and meteo database, easily extendable. Many didactic tools (solar geometry, weather optimisations, component behaviors).
Weaknesses
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Contact
Company: |
Studio IESL |
Address: |
146 Catania Street |
Telephone: |
:+39 (91) 343289 |
Facsimile: |
+39 (91) 343289 |
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Availability
Downloadable from the web (about 8MB). Evaluation copy with limit capabilities for ten runs. Tetti FV is available in Italian and English versions. Software prices are € 289 for First user license and € 150 for each additional machine.