PVsystCLI

In response to the evolving needs of the industry, the newly designed PVsystCLI command line interface facilitates the running of simulations and the conversion of meteorological data files with unprecedented efficiency and flexibility.

Automate your PVsyst simulations

Automate your PVsyst simulations

  • Automatically integrate PVsyst simulations into your workflow and optimise your time
  • Vary meteorological data
  • Execute many simulations in one call with a batch configuration file
  • Generate a report in the language of your choice

Conversion of meteorological data

  • Import of external data: The primary use case is to import a collection of files from an external source, grouping compatible files in CSV format.
  • Performance testing of an existing system: Meteorological data from monitoring can generate MET files, allowing comparison of your simulations with electrical measurements from your photovoltaic system.
  • Pseudo-sub-hourly simulation: The pseudo-sub-hourly simulation technique approximates sub-hourly simulations by converting data into minutes and conducting separate simulations for each group.
Conversion of meteorological data
Define output data parameters

Define output data parameters

  • CSV Output: In accordance with RVT or SFI specifications, PVsystCLI generates a CSV file containing various simulation variables.
  • Final Report: It reflects the conventional PVsyst report taking into account customisations configured in the PVsyst project: cover page, sections, variables, tables, units, etc.

Execution of multiple simulations with variable parameters

  • Definition of variable parameters: Allows the modification of a set of simulable variables in order to compare and analyze different solutions or scenarios.
  • Batch simulation results: In accordance with RVT or SFI specifications, PVsystCLI generates a CSV file containing various simulation variables.
Execution of multiple simulations with variable parameters

Prepare

Define the project and its variants in PVsyst

Import

Import or convert input meteorological data

Simulate

Run the simulations

Analyse

Generate detailed reports as well as result CSV files.

Generated report languages

English
French
Italian
Spanish
German
Portuguese
Turkish
Chinese
Korean
Japanese
Polish

Download & Prices

PVsystCLI is bundled in PVsyst 8 installer

PVsystCLI

Free-trial of 250 executions over 60 days
Full features without any restrictions
Updates included
Server-side installation
CHF 3'000.- / year

Discounts for non-profit use

Education

Full features with “Education” watermark on reports
Granted upon supply of an educational program
CHF 1'500 .- / year

Research

Full features with “Research” watermark on reports
Granted upon supply of a research program
CHF 1'500 .- / year

Installation & System Requirements

Installation requirements:
  • PVsystCLI must be installed on the workstation where it will be used, and one license per computer is required.
Supported operating systems:
  • All Windows client versions currently supported by Microsoft: Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • All Windows server versions currently supported by Microsoft: Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Minimum required configuration:
  • At least 2 GB of RAM
  • At least 2 GB of free space on the hard drive
  • Graphics card supporting OpenGL 2.0 or higher