Module Library
Overview
The Module Library displays module specifications from two sources:- Company Modules — Custom modules created or uploaded by users in your organization
- Global Modules — Manufacturer module specifications available to all PlantPredict users
- Manufacturer — Module manufacturer name
- Model — Model number or name
- Rated PWR — Rated power at STC (W)
- Temp Coeff — Temperature coefficient of power (%/°C)
- Technology — Cell technology (e.g., p-type mono c-Si BSF, n-type TOPCon)
- Faciality — Monofacial or Bifacial
User Inputs
| # | Input | Type | Units | Description | Related Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Search | Text Field | — | Search for modules by name, manufacturer, model, or ID. Filter toggles allow filtering by status (e.g., Global, Active, Draft). Sort options include alphabetical ordering. | — |
| 2 | Add New Module | Button | — | Opens the Add New Module options. See Add New Module Options below for available methods. | Add New Module |
| 3 | Change Status | Button | — | Bulk status change for selected modules. Available statuses: Draft Private (visible only to creator), Draft Shared (visible to company), Active (approved for use), Retired (archived), Global (shared with all users), Global-Retired (archived global). | — |
| 4 | Module Card | Interactive | — | Click on a module card to open the module detail view. Each card displays the module name, status, owner, last modified date, and key specifications. | Module File |
| 5 | Change Status (per module) | Button | — | Change the status of an individual module. See callout #3 for available status options. | — |
| 6 | Clone (per module) | Button | — | Create a copy of the module specification. Useful for creating custom variations of existing modules or Global modules. | — |
| 7 | Export (per module) | Button | — | Export the module specification. Available export formats include PPM (PlantPredict native module format). | — |
Add New Module Options
Clicking Add New Module presents the following options for creating a new module specification:| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Upload PPM File | Import a PlantPredict native module file (.ppm format) |
| Upload PAN File | Import a PVsyst native module file (.pan format) |
| Create Blank Template | Create a new module from a blank template, entering all parameters manually |
| Enter Basic Data | Generate module file parameters from basic information typically found on a module datasheet (e.g., Pmax, Voc, Isc, Vmp, Imp, temperature coefficients) |
| Enter Key I-V Points | Generate module file parameters from user-entered I-V points in accordance with IEC 61853-1 |
| Enter Full I-V Curves | Generate module file parameters from user-entered complete I-V curves at multiple irradiance and temperature conditions |
The Enter Basic Data option is the fastest way to create a module from a manufacturer datasheet. PlantPredict uses the entered values to generate a complete module model including I-V curve parameters.
Module Statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Draft Private | Visible only to the creator. Use for work-in-progress modules. |
| Draft Shared | Visible to all users in your company. Use for modules under review. |
| Active | Approved for use in predictions. Visible to all company users. |
| Retired | Archived and no longer recommended for use. Still accessible for historical reference. |
| Global | Shared with all PlantPredict users across all organizations. |
| Global-Retired | Archived global module. No longer recommended but still accessible. |
Global Status: Global and Global-Retired statuses are managed exclusively by Terabase Energy. Organizations cannot promote assets to Global status directly. To request that an asset be promoted to Global status, please contact Terabase Energy support.