How to import Solargis monthly data into PVsyst

Solargis data in PVSYST

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To import solar irradiation, temperature, and wind from Solargis monthly csv file, please
follow these instructions:

1. Login to Solargis Prospect application, select your location on the map, save and
open the project.
2. Download the csv file to your computer.
3. Open PVsyst and select Databases.
4. Select Known format.
5. Choose Solargis (Worldwide) Monthly option (orange color from drop-down
menu).
6. Upload the Solargis csv file that you downloaded from Prospect app.
7. Fill in the required Location information.
8. Click Save file and Create Meteo. PVsyst will create one monthly Meteo (.MET)
file for one-year period, which can be used for the simulation

How to import Solargis hourly data into PVsyst

In PVsyst software the process of importing Solargis values of irradiation and temperature
is very easy and straight forward. PVsyst simulation engine runs the simulation taking into
account global horizontal irradiation, diffuse horizontal irradiation and temperature (and
wind speed if available).

PVsyst users can proceed in two complementary ways when importing Solargis hourly
data. One option is using a Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) file, which summarizes
weather conditions in one single year of hourly data. Other option is using a Time series
file, from which several separated one year periods for specific years can be created in
PVsyst weather database.

Importing Solargis weather info contained in csv hourly files when working with PVsyst
takes only few seconds (tested in version 7.1):

1. Go through "Databases" to access the Meteo database. In the "Import meteo data"
section, click on "Known format". 
2. Select external data source "Solargis (Worldwide)" hourly option (green color in
drop-down box).
3. Select the Solargis csv file and fill the site and country information required. After
clicking on “Import”, PVsyst will create one hourly meteo file (.MET) for one-year
period, which can be used when simulating designed systems.