Solar software developer Folsom Labs recently added new functions to the mechanical and electrical design sections of HelioScope, an advanced PV system design tool that combines Google Maps-integrated design tools with a sophisticated physics engine to streamline workflow for system engineers.
Real-time voltage drop allows you to quickly make sure you are within your design tolerances.
New Functions Include:
- Automatic Row Spacing: Use your preferred metrics to automatically set row spacing.
- Voltage Drop In Real-time: Voltage drop at STC is now calculated in real-time, based on the conductor lengths and resistances.
- Preferences: Set your global defaults for module choice, tilt and racking, and have them automatically pre-populated on each design. Plus, U.S. customers can now set their units to feet.
According to Folsom Labs, using HelioScope reduces the time it takes to design and model an array by 50 to 70%. Together with existing features, the added functions will reduce design time further still.
Existing Features Include:
- Detailed report with production and layout
- SketchUp shading integration
- PAN file support
- Full PV prospector/NSRDB integration
- One-click project sharing
- Automatic bill of materials generation
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