PV*SOL Expert 5.0, a simulation program with 3D visualization and detailed shade analysis of PV systems has been released by Valentin Software, with many new features for mounted PV systems. Taking account of each planning situation and the possible mounting systems, inter-row shading of mounted modules can now be calculated with PV*SOL Expert 5.0 and the positioning and orientation optimized. System planners can create standard mounting systems and fully edit these, independently from the statics. In addition, it’s possible to automatically cover the roof with the mounted PV system, which at the same time is adapted to the roof architecture. Single rows of modules can also be fully edited and added, or removed in groups. PV*SOL Expert 5.0 also comes with an extended version of the climate data module MeteoSyn, which now has 8,000 global climate data records. PV*SOL users can select between five languages in the program:

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