Roanakh
Web-based application with the theory and embedded calculations required to completely design any PV system. Novices and advanced users can use the automated calculations to design and validate their PV systems. It is the goal of Roanakh.com to spread the knowledge and techniques required to build PV systems to a vast majority of the people looking for such information free of cost. Using the latest in web design techniques and with built in libraries of PV system components, Roanakh.com allows users to completely design and/or validate their PV system. Screen Shots
Keywords
photovoltiac system design, grid-tie, grid-interactive, solar electric system design
Validation/Testing
Reviewed by GLREA, Solar Living Institute, Oakland University, MI.
Expertise Required
Basic electrical theory of volt/amp/series/parallel connections.
Users
Web tool with many users.
Audience
PV system engineers, designers, consultants and PV DIY builders.
Input
Forms provided to collect location, appliances to be supported by PV systems, system components (panels, inverters, batteries, charge controllers and other parameters).
Output
Validated PV system design, type/number of components required, costs, other parameters like warranty information.
Computer Platform
Web
Programming Language
Java
Strengths
Automates the computations required for PV system design. Inbuilt database of PV system components. Easy to use. Theory explained and calculations automated.
Weaknesses
Does not include information on solar irradiation. All calculations done for standard conditions. Variations in temperature and other variations not included in the calculation.
Contact
Company: |
Roanakh.com |
Address: |
533 Monte Vista |
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Availability
Available as a free web site.