Precise PV data.
In seconds, not days.
Forget complex data acquisition. With pvnode, you get precise power forecasts, in-depth yield analyses, comprehensive historical data, and complete system simulations—delivered through our intuitive platform or API, easier than ever before.
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Global weather data. Automatically integrated.
Save hours of research and data preparation. Simply select a location on the map – pvnode automatically provides the appropriate, high-resolution, satellite-based irradiance and weather data for your simulation in the background.
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Always up to date: We use the best available data sources for maximum accuracy.
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No imports necessary: Forget about converting and importing external weather files.
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Global coverage: Plan projects in Europe, Africa, and many other regions.
Realistic yields through shading analysis.
Shading is the decisive factor for a precise yield forecast. Our platform calculates complex shading scenarios with impressive simplicity. From automatic horizon calculation to manual input for drone data – you have full control.
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Automatic horizon line: The terrain model calculates distant shading at the push of a button.
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Integrated row shading: Mutual shading of module rows is taken into account by default.
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Flexible manual input: Perfect for integrating 3D scans for building-near objects.
The entire energy system at a glance.
A PV system is more than just the sum of its modules. Model the interaction with storage, temperature-dependent heat pumps, air conditioners or predefined load profiles. This way you can design your system perfectly and determine a realistic degree of self-sufficiency.
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Holistic simulation: Optimize the behavior of generators and consumers.
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Realistic self-sufficiency: Find out how independent your project can really be.
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Flexible components: Integrate battery storage, heat pumps and more.
Real losses, no blanket estimates.
While other tools guess with rough deductions, we calculate reality. Our physical model simulates actual snow cover including sliding behavior and also precisely includes losses due to soiling. For results you can rely on.
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Physical snow model: Accurate simulation instead of blanket assumptions in snow regions.
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Location-based soiling: Consideration of soiling effects in long-term analyses.
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All relevant factors: Including cable losses, inverter clipping and more.
Maximum energy yield with trackers.
Get the most out of your location. With just one click or one line of code, you can enable single-axis or dual-axis tracking systems (trackers) in each of our calculations. Compare the additional yield and find the most profitable solution for your project.
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Single- and dual-axis trackers: Simulate all common tracking systems.
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Easiest configuration: Enable calculation with just a single setting.
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Direct comparison: See immediately how much tracking increases your yield.
Your application, our data power.
Integrate the full calculation power of pvnode seamlessly into your own products, apps or internal workflows. Our modern and excellently documented REST API is designed for stability, scalability, and easy implementation.
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Flexible REST API: Access all data types and calculation functions.
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Clear documentation: Enables quick and easy integration.
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Built for developers: Scalable, reliable and professional.
OUR DRIVE
We make complex PV data radically simple.
Focus on Simplicity
We believe that powerful tools don't have to be complicated. Our most important task is to relieve you of the complexity of data analysis, so you can focus on what truly matters: your project.
Uncompromising Precision
Easy to use, scientific at heart. Our calculations are based on precise physical models and high-quality data sources, because reliable results are the basis of every good decision.
Partnership at Eye Level
As a young, agile team, we listen. We develop pvnode not only for our customers, but together with them. Your feedback is the most valuable input to continuously improve our platform.
Constant Development
The energy world of tomorrow is being built today. That's why we continuously develop our platform and models to give you, today, the tools you need to face the challenges of the future.
Customer testimonials
We can tell you a lot about precision and simplicity. But we prefer to let the people speak who use pvnode every day to bring their projects to success faster and with more confidence.
" We used pvnode's service to simulate the yields of various PV systems in the Coburg and southern Thuringia area. In particular, we wanted to analyze how precisely the simulated yields matched the actual measured yields. We are very satisfied with the results. In particular, the results are better than those of commercially established programs for months with significant reducing influences from snow or shadowing. In particular, the input of technical parameters of PV systems and shading scenarios is much easier with pvnode than with established software. Our students have commented very positively on the handling and working with pvnode. "
Prof. Dr. Bernd Hüttl
Professor of Renewable Energy at Coburg University of Applied Sciences
" I’ve been using pvnode Forecast API with my Home Assistant setup, and the precision of the data is truly impressive. I'm able not only to further optimize the surplus usage, but with reliable daily remaining energy estimate, I can even keep the battery SOC in optimal range much longer, thus prolonging its lifespan. "
Roman F., Wolfsburg
Developer
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