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

Automatically integrate PVsyst simulations into your workflow and optimise your time
Modify meteorological files and the simulation time step between hourly and sub-hourly resolutions
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.

Multi-site comparative analysis

Automatic creation of .SIT files from geographical coordinates and monthly weather data.
.SIT files: Can be used to perform comparative simulations across different geographical sites.

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

Simulation batch multi-parameters: Allows modifying a set of simulable parameters to execute multiple simulations in a single command and effectively compare different scenarios or solutions.
Batch simulation results: In accordance with RVT or SFI specifications, PVsystCLI generates a CSV file containing various simulation variables.

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

Russian

Download & Prices

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Two-month free trial / 250 run simulations

PVsystCLI

Full features without any restrictions
Updates included
Server-side installation
Remote access unlocked

PVsystCLI is bundled in PVsyst 8 installer

CHF 3'000.- / year

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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

QUOTE FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH

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