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How to aggregate PV panels to different zones - DesignBuilder or E+

Hello,

I'm concerning about how to define in a multifamily building different PV systems?

For example: - Flat 1 (Thermal zone 1) have 2 PV panels on the roof; - Flat 2 (Thermal zone 2) have 1 PV panel on the roof

I defined each flat as a separately thermal zone.

There is any option to aggregate PV panels for a thermal zone or even to a set of thermal zones?

I tried to simulate this small example in Designbuilder and E+, but both have no option to aggregate PV systems to specific Thermal zones in ElectricLoadCentre.

Thanks in advance.

How to aggregate PV panels to different zones - DesignBuilder or E+

Hello,

I'm concerning about how to define in a multifamily building different PV systems?

For example: - Flat 1 (Thermal zone 1) have 2 PV panels on the roof; - Flat 2 (Thermal zone 2) have 1 PV panel on the roof

I defined each flat as a separately thermal zone.

There is any option to aggregate PV panels for a thermal zone or even to a set of thermal zones?

I tried to simulate this small example in Designbuilder and E+, but both have no option to aggregate PV systems to specific Thermal zones in ElectricLoadCentre.

Thanks in advance.