September 9th, 2024

PlantPredict

Version 12 (Beta) is Officially Launched!

3D Shading is now Live! Users can now analyze 3D shading scenes at the site level. 3D racking geometry can be defined via a PV Collada (.PVC) file upload into PlantPredict. It is possible to step through timesteps to view the shading on any rack or bay. It is also possible to view a heatmap of shading losses at the rack/bay level. Finally, the 3D shading model can be swapped in and out of the energy prediction. For more information, please see this article: User Manual - 3D Shade Scene Site.

ATI Irradiance Optimization - It is now possible run predictions using Array Technologies (ATI) proprietary tracker control algorithm for irradiance optimization. Information about the system and weather data is passed to ATI through an API integration. (Note that weather data must be 5 min interval). Within seconds, ATI returns tracker rotation angles for that system and weather conditions. For more information, please see this article: User Manual - Array Technologies Irradiance Optimization
SolarAnywhere v3.8 - It is now possible to import SolarAnywhere v3.8 weather data.
Improved Knowledge Base Navigation - We’ve updated our knowledge base articles for PlantPredict model and algorithms to allow for in-page navigation.

Certain irradiance losses were calculated incorrectly if trackers were manually set to 0 degrees in version 11 and below. This has been fixed.
Tracker actuator loads can no longer be applied to fixed tilt systems. The user input field has been removed for fixed tilt systems.
Irradiance optimization angles now obey backtracking limitations.

The reports page has been updated to resolve a discrepancy between the Plant Net Energy and Plant Gross Energy. From Version 12, the results pages now display Plant Net Energy (Plant Gross Energy - Nighttime Losses). This also affects the calculation of the following parameters:
- Specific Yield
- Performance Ratio
- AC Capacity Factor