Methodologies
If you're evaluating if our tool is a right fit for your team, this set of documents will provide you a solid technical knowledge for assessment.
Power factor resolution algorithm
This document describes the methodology we followed to compute the power factor at the inverter output used by RatedPower's pvDesign.
Substation design and engineering
This methodology describes the basic process to design a step-up substation connected to a PV plant. It also covers the main steps to find the electrical features of a substation.
Photovoltaic design
This document describes the methodology we followed to design and engineering a PV plant using RatedPower's pvDesign.
Topography analysis
Get a comprehensive thorough calculation methodology on the pvDesign's topography module. Focusing on the criteria we use to design the algorithm and explain you what decisions we made and why.
Electrical equipment and power cables
This document covers the criteria of each of the electrical cabling standards and sizing features available in the software.
Bill of quantities calculation
Learn how pvDesign calculates the parameters found in the bill of quantities (BoQ) document. This guide gives you a comprehensive thorough calculation methodology for the BoQ.
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