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In today’s world, where renewable energies play a key role in sustainable development, accurate and professional design of photovoltaic systems has become one of the fundamental challenges for engineers and designers. Archelios CALC 2024.0.0.10 software, as one of the most advanced solar system design tools, provides experts with extensive capabilities for accurate calculations, performance simulation, and optimization of photovoltaic projects.
This software was developed by the reputable company Trace Software International and, by providing advanced capabilities in the field of electrical calculations, shading analysis, energy production estimation and on-grid and off-grid system design, has become an essential tool for consulting engineers, solar panel installation companies and organizations active in the field of renewable energies. In Iran, given the high potential of solar energy and the significant growth of photovoltaic projects in recent years, downloading and purchasing a license for this software has become one of the basic needs of the industry.
Archelios CALC is a comprehensive and specialized platform for the design, simulation and analysis of photovoltaic systems, covering all stages of a solar project from feasibility studies to final design and production of technical documentation. Using advanced computational algorithms and comprehensive equipment databases, this software is able to perform complex electrical, thermodynamic and economic calculations with high accuracy.
The outstanding feature of this software is its visual and intuitive user interface that allows users to easily create complex designs and view the results graphically. Archelios CALC 2024 supports international standards such as IEC, NEC and other national standards, ensuring that the designs produced comply with technical and safety requirements.
The new version of Archelios CALC has taken calculation efficiency and accuracy to a new level by introducing innovative features and significant improvements over previous versions. Key features of this software include:
Extensive equipment database including thousands of solar panel models, inverters, batteries and other components from reputable global manufacturers, which is constantly updated. This database allows users to have the most accurate technical specifications to select the right equipment.
Advanced computational engine capable of performing detailed electrical analyses including calculating voltage drops, short circuit currents, cable thermal loads, and selecting appropriate wire cross-sections, taking into account environmental conditions and safety standards.
A 3D shading simulation system that uses accurate solar models and geographic location analysis to calculate the impact of surrounding obstacles, adjacent buildings, and even the shadow of panel rows on each other.
Getting started with Archelios CALC begins by creating a new project and defining basic parameters. At this stage, the user must enter information about the geographical location of the project, including latitude and longitude, altitude and time zone. The software automatically retrieves the region’s climate and radiation data from international databases such as Meteonorm, NASA SSE and PVGIS.
Next, the user specifies the type of photovoltaic system. Archelios CALC supports different types of systems, including on-grid, off-grid and hybrid. For each type of system, the software applies specific calculation algorithms and requests the relevant parameters.
One of the important features in the initial settings is the ability to select the calculation standard. The software supports various standards including IEC 60364, NEC, VDE and national standards of many countries. This selection affects the electrical calculations, the selection of protective equipment and safety requirements.
After defining the initial parameters, the electrical system design phase begins. In this phase, the user must design the solar panel arrangement, including the number of panels per string, the number of parallel strings, and how they are connected to the inverters. Archelios CALC software makes this process very simple and fast by providing advanced graphical tools.
Solar panel selection is done from the software’s extensive database. Each panel is registered in the system with full technical specifications including rated power, open circuit voltage, short circuit current, temperature coefficients, efficiency and IV curves under different conditions. The user can search and select the desired panel based on various criteria such as price range, efficiency, manufacturer brand or specific technical specifications.
The next step is the selection of the inverter, which is considered one of the most critical parts of the photovoltaic system design. Archelios CALC automatically recommends compatible inverters by analyzing the electrical parameters of the panel array, the inverter MPPT voltage range, the input currents and the rated power. The software also calculates the DC to AC ratio and issues the necessary warnings in case of mismatch.
One of the most important aspects in the design of photovoltaic systems is the correct calculation of cable cross-sections and the selection of protective equipment. Archelios CALC performs these calculations with high accuracy and in accordance with the selected standards. The software performs separate calculations for each part of the system, including DC cables between panels, string cables, DC main cables and AC output cables.
Voltage drop calculation is one of the key parameters that the software calculates for all energy transmission paths. The user can specify the maximum allowable voltage drop and the software calculates the minimum required cable cross-section based on that. In addition to voltage drop, the current capacity of the cables is calculated taking into account installation conditions, ambient temperature and cabling methods.
The selection of protective equipment, including fuses, miniature circuit breakers, contactors and lightning protection devices, is also automatically performed by the software. Archelios CALC calculates short-circuit currents at various points in the system and determines the required breaking capacity of the protective equipment.
One of the standout features of Archelios CALC is its advanced solar radiation simulation system. Using precise mathematical models and climate data, the software calculates solar radiation at any hour of the year. This calculation includes direct radiation, diffuse radiation, and radiation reflected from surrounding surfaces.
The software uses various models to calculate radiation on inclined surfaces, and the user can select the appropriate model based on the required accuracy and available data. Perez, Hay-Davies, Isotropic Sky, and other valid models are implemented in the software.
In addition to radiation, the effect of temperature on panel performance is also carefully modeled. The software calculates solar cell temperature based on ambient temperature, radiation, wind speed, and panel thermal coefficients, and takes into account its effect on voltage, current, and output power.
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