Powador PV-pilot

Powador PV-pilot is our new system design program, which, like its predecessor KACOCALC Pro, you can download for free from our website.

Powador PV-pilot basically works like the autopilot function in an airplane. Simply enter the location of the plant, type and number of modules, and the software tool will automatically find the path to the optimal design – including the projected yield and wiring suggestions.

Powador PV-pilot is geared equally towards professionals and novices. For example, if you, as a budding system operator, only want to look into your possible rate of return, you can simply use Quick Mode. Just enter two items of information for a usable projected yield. The projected yield is a conservative estimate that is normally surpassed during actual operation. You are also given an estimated performance ratio in which a value from 70 to 80 percent is considered very good. If you would like to compare options, simply save the current design and start with the next one.

Tip: You can use the relevant “+/-” field to specify a tolerance for the number of modules.

For a first-class design which leaves nothing to be desired, switch to Expert Mode. Here you can adjust the automatic design to meet individual requirements.

If you are used to KACOCALC Pro and wish to manually wire the PV generator and inverters, you will definitely want to start with Classic Mode.

We are glad to receive your comments and criticisms at pv-pilot@kaco-newenergy.de

Powador PV-pilot

• Combination of up to four sub-generators with different modules and module areas in a single project
• Unrestricted combination of sub-generators with any number of inverters and up to three different inverter types
• Usable design in just two steps using Quick Mode
• Comprehensive design for professionals using Expert Mode
• Manual design using Classic Mode
• Customer-specific inverter selection (Expert Mode)
• Integration of the generator junction boxes Powador Argus and Powador Mini-Argus
• Expandable database with approximately 7,000 module types
• Calculation of personal consumption
• Takes cos phi into account