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Load evaluation Site: LAT, LON, Tilt, Azimuth

Calculate sun hours
for the given site

Calculate the needed PV power

Does the PV NO
production cover the
needed load power?
YES

Choose PV panel

Choose inverter

Does the PV array
NO configuration fit the NO (rearrange PV array)
inverter
specifications?
YES
Decide on the position of PV
panels in order to rule out partial
shading of PV cells

Are there major
shadows caused by
other panels?

Are there major
shadows caused by
other objects?

Simulate the PV system

FIGURE 6.8 Simple flowchart for a residential PV system design.