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solar energy
Haptic feedback evaluation kits
TDK Corporation announced two new evaluation kits that provide an initial impression of the varied possibilities of haptic feedback that can be realized with PowerHap piezo actuators. e BOS1901-Kit development kit is designed for and includes three 60V actuators. e board is based on the CapDrive driver architecture from Boréas Technologies, a developer of ultra-low-power haptic technologies with which TDK Electronics has signed
a cooperative agreement. e main features of the BOS1901 piezoelectric driver are its small dimensions, low current consumption and fast response times. e second evaluation kit is suitable for both the 60V PowerHap types, and also the 120V types. It is available in two versions: A driver for one actuator, and driver for up to ve actuators. ese kits likewise contain three types of PowerHap actuators. Both kits feature a USB interface and o er extensive setting options with regard to voltage amplitude, frequency, pulse repetition rate, signal shape, and sensor functionality.
TDK Corporation /// www.tdk.com
Modern design and simulation software
Valentin Software’s new version of
the design software PV*SOL premium 2019 makes the design of photovoltaic systems easy and e cient. e inclusion of complex parameters for detailed technical replication of the entire PV system and consumers now includes
the detailed input of electric vehicles that can be divided into several groups. For each group, the user can determine the vehicle type, number, and expected kilometers. e timings at the charging station can be set individually for each group, 7 days a week. When inputting the installation of the module array, 3D models can be imported via an interface. Another addition is the calculation of bifacial modules. After the automatic transfer of necessary data from the
3D visualization, the irradiation is calculated for the backs of the mounted modules. e additional yield is shown separately in the energy balance. Other helpful additions for optimizing a system are the output of the U-V characteristics for each time step of the simulation,
as well as an energy ow diagram representing the overall system including the battery system and consumers. PV*SOL is a valuable tool for both the right sizing and the determination of pro tability. A dimensioning aid for the size of the battery storage performs the calculation of the battery for the user, thus facilitating the design. PV*SOL is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish. e project reports can also be produced in many other languages.
Valentin Software GmbH
/// www.valentin-software.com