example_codes/pv_system_assessment.py

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ ConstructionFactory('nrcan', city).enrich()
 UsageFactory('nrcan', city).enrich()
 WeatherFactory('epw', city).enrich()
 # Execute the EnergyPlus workflow to simulate building energy performance and generate output
-# energy_plus_workflow(city, energy_plus_output_path)
+energy_plus_workflow(city, energy_plus_output_path)
 # Export the city data in SRA-compatible format to facilitate solar radiation assessment
 ExportsFactory('sra', city, sra_output_path).export()
 # Run SRA simulation using an external command, passing the generated SRA XML file path as input
@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@ solar_parameters = SolarCalculator(city=city,
 solar_angles = solar_parameters.solar_angles  # Obtain solar angles for further analysis
 solar_parameters.tilted_irradiance_calculator()
 # # PV modelling building by building
+#List of available PV modules ['RE400CAA Pure 2', 'RE410CAA Pure 2', 'RE420CAA Pure 2', 'RE430CAA Pure 2',
+# 'REC600AA Pro M', 'REC610AA Pro M', 'REC620AA Pro M', 'REC630AA Pro M', 'REC640AA Pro M']
 for building in city.buildings:
   PvSystemAssessment(building=building,
                      pv_system=None,
@@ -78,7 +80,7 @@ for building in city.buildings:
                      system_catalogue_handler='montreal_future',
                      roof_percentage_coverage=0.75,
                      facade_coverage_percentage=0,
-                     csv_output=True,
+                     csv_output=False,
                      output_path=pv_assessment_path).enrich()
 
 print('test')