PlantPredict User Manual
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- Introduction to PlantPredict
PlantPredict is a cloud-based web application that allows users to develop solar energy estimates for utility scale PV applications. It is specifically tailored to provide monitoring points that align with utility scale power plant standards. A distinguishing feature of PlantPredict is that the weather input is not limited to hourly data; sub hourly weather measurements
- Night-Time Disconnect
This feature is currently under construction General Night-time disconnect is a feature incorporated into some photovoltaic (PV) systems in order to reduce the amount of grid energy consumed by the system during hours where there is insufficient or no sunlight to generate electricity. Some plant controllers advise against the use of night-time disconnect because
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- Simulation Settings
The final section before running the prediction defines the Model Choices for use in the prediction. Here, a timeframe that matches the chosen weather file can be selected if the user decides to run the prediction for a shorter timeframe than the default. The Uncertainty Analysis menu and Advanced Model choices are viewable by clicking their respective dropdowns
- Build on Map (MapBuilder Predictions)
DC:AC Ratios When you put 1.2 in the DC:AC Ratio (Desired) field, you are telling PlantPredict that this is the Desired DC:AC ratio. However, the ACTUAL DC:AC Ratio will be determined by the amount of DC that you can actually fit within the Site Boundary. PlantPredict will use the DC:AC Ratio (Desired) to create a symmetrical Array shape that comes as close
- Weather Data Providers
PlantPredict offers many different resources for downloading and acquiring weather data. *Denotes a free weather provider NSRDB SUNY* National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB) SUNY developed using the Perez semi-empirical satellite model. Link to provider source. NSRDB PSM* National Solar Radiation Database
- Transferring Digital Assets from one user to another
Company Administrators have the ability to transfer Digital Assets (i.e. Projects, Predictions, Modules, Inverters and Weather Files) from one user to another, which is very important if deactivating a user. This is really important especially if a deactivated user has Draft-Private digital assests…nobody will ever see them unless they get transferred to another
- Deactivate and Activate User Accounts
ONLY Pending PlantPredict User Accounts can be deleted!!! Any PlantPredict User account that has ever been Activated, can only be Deactivated. How to DEACTIVATE a User Deactivating a User is relatively simple as long as you a Company Admin. If you are not a Company Admin, you will need to reach out to your company admin, or contact support@plantpredict.com!-
- Project Dashboard
The dashboard contains a list of all projects within your company. The default list view displays only projects owned by the user currently logged in. Projects exist in one of two states: Active or Archived with active projects being listed in the default view. The essence of a project is to define the PV system’s location and function as a filing system for
- Project Manager