DNV GL’s SolarFarmer software for modelling, design and analysis of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants can accurately and efficiently handle the demands of layouts in increasingly complex terrain.
As the demand for solar energy increases, solar plant design are becoming more challenging as the terrain becomes more complex. This will require PV plant design software that can perform more reliable modelling for accurate energy calculations.DNV GL’s new SolarFarmer software, launched at InterSolar Europe in Munich, provides unique models designed by engineers based on decades of engineering experience in the solar industry. SolarFarmer can be used for conceptual and detailed design and analysis for solar PV plants. It combines thoroughly validated PV simulation algorithms with a user-friendly, modern user interface allowing quick configuration of PV plant designs and simulation of PV layouts.Optimizing PV projects“It’s exciting to be supporting the PV industry with SolarFarmer,” says Tony Mercer, Head of Department for renewables software at DNV GL. “The software is built from the ground up with scale in mind and brings together layout, energy calculation and automation, giving our customers new and efficient ways to explore and optimize their PV project development,” he says.Scalable delivery“SolarFarmer is a great addition to DNV GL’s engineering software portfolio and fits squarely into our long term vision to grow scalable delivery of industry respected domain know-how, especially in the rapidly expanding PV market,” says Elling Rishoff, Chief Information Officer at DNV GL – Digital Solutions.SolarFarmer offers:
- Design and analysis of development of solar PV plants, from conceptual model to detailed solar plant design
- Efficient and traceable method for modelling in complex terrain including our model for submodule electrical mismatch
- Design time savings using automated layout for fixed tilt and trackers
- Thoroughly-validated models for accurate energy production calculations
- Expert modelling; SolarFarmer engineers are working directly with DNV GL experts to improve modelling of components during the design phase, such as modelling for thin-film modules
- Sub-hourly energy assessments – we know as experts that hourly energy assessment can lead to errors e.g. underestimating inverter clipping losses during cloud coverage. SolarFarmer provides sub-hourly energy assessment calculations
About DNV GL – Digital SolutionsDNV GL is a world-leading provider of digital solutions for managing risk and improving safety and asset performance for ships, pipelines, processing plants, offshore structures, electric grids, smart cities and more.Our open industry platform Veracity, cyber security and software solutions support business-critical activities across many industries, including maritime, energy and healthcare.About DNV GL
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