This document discusses solar energy and solar self-consumption. It begins by covering energy sources in general before focusing on renewable vs non-renewable sources. Solar energy harnesses the sun's rays and works through photovoltaic technologies. Solar self-consumption uses on-site PV generation to meet a consumer's energy needs. The document then introduces the archeliosTM Calc software, which allows for calculation, sizing and control of self-consumption PV installations.

1. SELF
CONSUMPTION

2. INDEX
1. Energy
2. Access to energy
3. Types of energy
4. Negative effects of non-renewable energies
5. Benefits from renewable energies
6. What is solar energy and how does it work?
7. What is solar self-consumption?
8. Introducing archelios™ Calc
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3. 1. Energy
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4. People drive cars, cook meals, use transportation to travel, switch on the
light at night, they buy clothes which have been produced in a factory.
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5. ENERGY
All these processes consume
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6. 2. Access to energy
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7. Self consumption
Access to energy is fundamental
for human wellbeing, economic
development and poverty
alleviation.
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8. 3. Types of energy
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9. Energy production models are based on two types of sources:
Non-renewableRenewable
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10. N O N - R E N E W A B L E
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11. The non- renewable sources of energy are not safe and sustainable
choices. In fact, apart from being finite on the earth, are also a
serious threat to both humans’ health and planet survival.
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12. Traditionally, energy models have been
mainly dominated by fossil fuels such as:
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13. These natural resources are a major source of power for
a vast amount of industries, but they are in limited
supply and are not safe and sustainable choices.
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14. R E N E W A B L E
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15. Renewable energy is produced from sources
which are naturally replenishing but flow-limited.
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16. There are many forms of renewable energy, such as:
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17. 4. Negative effects of non-renewable energies
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18. Limited supply
Water supply-stress
Thermal pollution
Fossil fuel and coal waste
Oil and gas waste water
Acid rain
Water pollution
Greenhouse gases
Air pollution
Health
Human safety
Harm the biodiversity and the
ecosystem
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19. 5. Benefits from renewable energies
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20. Reduce greenhouse gas emission
Diversify the energy supply
Energy independence
Economic development
New specialized professional roles
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21. 6. What is solar energy and how does it work?
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22. Solar power is the power obtained by
harnessing the energy of the sun's rays.
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23. Solar photovoltaic technologies are an efficient solution
for reaching the goal to decarbonize the power sector.
In fact, fostered by the emerging of clean energy
production and consumption paradigms, solar
photovoltaic energy deployment has been evolving.
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24. 7. What is solar self-consumption?
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A solar self-consumption installation
uses the PV electricity generated on-site
to meet the energy needs of the
consumer while minimizing or excluding
the use of electricity from the utility grid.

26. It is an optimal choice for home energy
efficiency as it allows relevant savings.
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27. The consumption will depend on several factors such as:
the number of electrical appliances used
the power of photovoltaic devices
the number of households
weather conditions
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28. Rooftop PV deployment has faced several challenges
They can be considered a disruptive
technology as can be distributed at
many points in the electrical grid
rather than concentrated to a few
large plants, can be located at the
user side of the electricity meter, and
produce electricity intermittently only
when the sun shines.
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29. Historically, high costs of PV-generated electricity
have been a barrier to its development.
But nowadays things are changing. Many consumers
have, in fact, started to invest in the solar PV self-
consumption systems. The main driver is economical.
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30. The prices of PV and battery energy
storage systems are, in fact, more
competitive than the past.
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31. EU governments are also working on
creating a clear regulatory framework
for household self-consumption.
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32. Recently, EU member states have
reached a consensus regarding the
prohibition of discriminatory taxes for self-
produced energy for those systems of up
to 30 kW capacity.
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33. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
(2018/844/EC) and the increasing requirements for
net-zero energy buildings is another driver.
Last but not least
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34. new residential buildings are
constructed per year.
1.5M
According to the Energy
Innovation Europe, it is
estimated that approximately
2.5M
And also, there are
undergo
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35. The study believes that adding only 10m2
PV to each project would potentially add
5.7GW
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36. With commercial buildings even more dynamic and the
addition of retrofitting existing buildings the potential
for PV to contribute significantly to the Paris Goals
and the local economies are clearly viable.
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37. 8. Introducing archelios™ Calc
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38. is a complete software solution for the calculation, sizing,
and control of photovoltaic installations connected to the public grid.
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39. The latest version of the software comes with the newest
features for the solar PV self-consumption market.
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40. now comes with a new “self-consumption
distribution board” view in the connection and location type
menu.
The user will be able to select the self-consumption option in the
interface and to manage the electrical parameters of the
switchboard on which the installation is connected.
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41. The newest version of the solar calculation software also
presents a new interface design. The environment graphical
representation has been updated with new colors and more
modern icon design to improve interactivity.
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42. Detailed synoptic of all the installation
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DC and AC electrical sizing, mono or multi inverters
Main technical characteristics (1/3)
Detailed management of inverters (multi-trackers, multi-strings…)

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Processing all types of PV installation including beyond 250 kVA
Analysis of the lightning hazard (sizing of lightning arresters)
Main technical characteristics (2/3)
Calculation in real time and multi-standard controls

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Visualization of non-compliant elements
Integrated or customizable multi-manufacturers database
Edition of the complete regulatory folder for the controlling
organization
Main technical characteristics (3/3)

45. Since 1987, Trace Software International has been committed to the
development of software solutions and services dedicated to the industrial
engineering, with a unique expertise in the design of electrical installations.
www.trace-software.com
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