Grid power limitation
A limit to the injected power is sometimes required by the grid manager. For maximizing the annual yield, people often install an over-sized PV system, and accept some energy loss
The main basic parameter of the inverter is the Nominal AC power Pnom, that is the maximum power the inverter is able to deliver to the grid in any conditions. Some manufacturers specify also a Maximum AC power Pmax, as a power which may be attained in specific conditions.
The grid limit may be specified as Active power [kW] or apparent power [kVA]. After defining the possible PNom of all MPPT's, PVsyst will evaluate their sum Pnom (tot), and diminish some PNom in order to match the required grid limit. The diminution begins with the most charged MPPTs, i.e. those with the higher DC:AC ratio.
PVsyst doesn't manage a Voltage threshold, as the Array voltage is not very dependent on the irradiance. Even with a very low irradiance, the array MPP voltage becomes significant. The Pthresh power may be understood as the power required for the Inverter internal circuits consumption. Some manufacturers claim for a very low threshold.
However, PVsyst models inverters with a linear voltage derate as an inverter with a fixed voltage limit. This introduces artificial losses to the PV system simulation at times when Ampt systems are operating outside PVsyst's recognized maximum.
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