Overview
The Enter Basic Data option is the fastest way to create a module when you have a standard manufacturer datasheet with STC ratings and temperature coefficients. Prerequisites: Manufacturer datasheet with STC ratings and temperature coefficientsRequired Datasheet Values
Before starting, locate the following values on your module datasheet:| Parameter | Typical Location on Datasheet |
|---|---|
| Cell technology and cell count | Physical specifications section |
| Maximum Power (Pmax) | Electrical characteristics at STC |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) | Electrical characteristics at STC |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) | Electrical characteristics at STC |
| Voltage at Max Power (Vmp) | Electrical characteristics at STC |
| Current at Max Power (Imp) | Electrical characteristics at STC |
| Temperature coefficient of Pmax | Temperature characteristics |
| Temperature coefficient of Voc | Temperature characteristics |
| Temperature coefficient of Isc | Temperature characteristics |
Workflow
1
Navigate to the Module Library
Click Modules in the Sidebar Navigation to open the Module Library.
2
Open the Add New Module Dialog
Click Add New Module at the top of the Module Library. See Add New Module for details on all available options.
3
Select Enter Basic Data
Click Enter Basic Data to open the module generator form.
4
Enter General Characteristics
Select the appropriate values for:
- Cell Technology — Match the technology type on the datasheet (e.g., n-type mono c-Si, p-type mono c-Si PERC)
- Number of Cells in Series — Enter the cell count from the datasheet
- Model Type — Use 1-Diode for crystalline silicon; use 1-Diode Recombination for CdTe (see Single Diode Model)
5
Enter Electrical Data at STC
Enter the following values from the datasheet’s STC electrical characteristics:
- Maximum Power (Pmax in W)
- Open Circuit Voltage (Voc in V)
- Short Circuit Current (Isc in A)
- Voltage at Max Power (Vmp in V)
- Current at Max Power (Imp in A)
As you enter values, the I-V curve preview updates in real-time. Verify the curve shape appears reasonable before proceeding.
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Enter Temperature Coefficients
Enter the temperature coefficients from the datasheet:
- Power Temperature Coefficient (%/°C) — typically negative
- Voc Temperature Coefficient (%/°C) — typically negative
- Isc Temperature Coefficient (%/°C) — typically positive
7
(Optional) Fine-Tune Advanced Parameters
Click Show Advanced Fine Tuning Options to adjust:
- 1-Diode Parameters — Series resistance, shunt resistance, recombination parameters
- Effective Irradiance Response (EIR) — Low-light performance tuning
8
Generate the Module
Click Generate Module to create the module file with calculated single diode parameters. The Module File editor opens for final review.
9
Review and Complete Module Details
In the Module File editor:
- Add Name, Manufacturer, and Model information
- Review generated parameters across all tabs
- Enter any additional data (physical dimensions, bifaciality, spectral response) if available
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Save the Module
Click Save Module to save to your Module Library with Draft Private status. After validation, consider changing the status to Active to make it available to your organization.