Solar Pathfinder Assistant 5 Software

Solar Pathfinder Assistant 5 Software
$199.00  
Format  Download ($-10.00) CD

Any scientific analysis requires accurate input and careful calculations. The Solar Pathfinder and Assistant provide mathematical precision for accurate shading assessment (solar site analysis) by eliminating gross errors in structure orientation, solar system sizing, and PV/collector placement. The Solar Pathfinder Assistant software dovetails local weather data (using NREL/WMO) and site-specific shade analysis in a customizable report. Originally furnished for the ecological and photovoltaic applications, the Assistant software now services the growing thermal technologies.

Regardless of the industry being serviced, the software identifies the shading patterns and total potential energy produced at any given site. The Solar Pathfinder Assistant software is a fast, accurate, and proven way to create a data-rich report for solar rebate programs. Check out the System Requirements.

Version 4 users: upgrade for a limited-time to Version 5

Basic SPA Features

  • Computes monthly sunpaths for specific latitude
  • Contains World weather data (WMO/NREL)
  • Enhanced exports capabilities (.pdf, .csv, jpg, etc.)
  • Imports into other software
  • Computes Optimal Orientation for given shading
  • Maintains Report Health Diagnostics
  • Uses English or Metric Units
  • Generates fully customizable reports (use your business name/logo, etc)

INPUT:

  • Digital photo of Solar Pathfinder Unit
  • Latitude/Longitude or US zip code
  • Use English/Metric Units

OUTPUT:

  • Azimuth/altitude of site shading
  • Ideal solar radiation without shading (kW/m2/day)
  • Actual solar radiation with & without shading (kW/m2/day)

PV Plug-In Features

  • Contains PV panel list of Makes/Manufacturers (drops in panel specs)
  • Contains inverter list of Makes/Manufacturers (drops in inverter specs and derate)
  • Allows for input of specs for panels and inverters not listed
  • Exports into other software (OnGrid, PowerClerk, etc.)

INPUT:

  • Digital Photo of Pathfinder unit
  • Latitude/Longitude or US zip code
  • List of Panels and Inverters
  • Derate Factor (can be calculated)
  • Custom Array Layout Configuration

OUTPUT:

  • Azimuth/Altitude Data
  • Ideal tilt/azimuth for site w/ given shading
  • Ideal solar radiation w/o shading (kw/m2/day)
  • Actual Solar Radiation w/ & w/o shading (kw/m2/day)
  • Ideal AC Energy w/o shading (KWH)
  • Actual AC Energy w/ & w/o shading (KWH)
  • PVWatts Unshaded % Actual site
  • Actual/Ideal site Efficiency %
  • CSI-EPBB
  • Actual Cost Savings

Thermal plug-in Features

  • Contains list of 240 solar hot water collectors (SRCC data) (drops in net aperture area, efficiency curve Y intercept, efficiency curve slope (thermal conductance)
  • Allows for input of specs for solar hot water collectors not listed
  • Uses F-chart calculations

INPUT:

  • Digital Photo of Pathfinder unit
  • Latitude/Longitude or US zip code
  • Use English/Metric Units
  • Make/model, number of collectors
  • Collector Fluid Type
  • Heat Exchanger Efficiency
  • Hot Water Load per Month
  • Tank Information
    • Tank Temperature
    • Supply Water Temperature
    • Main Storage Tank Volume
    • Second Storage Tank Volume

OUTPUT:

  • Azimuth/altitude of site shading
  • Ideal solar radiation w/o shading (kw/m2/day)
  • Actual Solar Radiation w/ & w/o shading (kw/m2/day)
  • Actual Solar Hot Water Cost saving
  • Solar Hot water Solar Fraction
  • Solar Hot water produced (MMBTU)

Version 4 can upgrade to Version 5 at discounted price for a limited time only.

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