Importing JSON Input files into PVSAMV1

  • Farhad Daruwala
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25 Oct 2021 21:46 #10183 by Farhad Daruwala
Importing JSON Input files into PVSAMV1 was created by Farhad Daruwala
Hello,
I am trying to import a "JSON Inputs" file that I exported from the GUI into PVSAMV1. The model I selected in the GUI is the Detailed PV Model without any financials. 

It's a bit challenging to code all the inputs as you cannot select the Module and Inverted from a dropdown and things don't update automatically based on your selections. Hence, I decided to build the model in the GUI and then export to JSON so I can iterate many times in PVSAMV1.  

Unfortunately, when I try to import the data like was shown in the example, I got an error. How can you import the JSON Inputs file into a PVSAMV1 Module?

Thank you!
for f, m in zip(json_input_file_names, modules):
    with open(json_input_dir + f + ".json", 'r') as file:
        data = json.load(file)
        for k, v in data.items():
            if k != "number_inputs":
                m.value(k, v)
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<ipython-input-5-fa388f6361de>", line 6, in <module>
    m.value(k, v)
AttributeError

import json
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
import PySAM.Pvsamv1 as pv
import glob
import random
import PySAM.ResourceTools as tools
# create a blank module for Assembly 1
m_assembly1 = pv.new()
blank_values = m_assembly1.export()
# see this link for help on importing JSON input files that were exported from the GUI
# https://nrel-pysam.readthedocs.io/en/master/Import.html 
# create a variable to hold the dir for where the JSON inputs are stored
json_input_dir = "C:/Users/DENFD/OneDrive - PA Consulting Group/NREL SAM/GUI Code Exports/Assembly_1/"
# create a list of the JSON input files that we need to load
json_input_file_names = ["Assembly_1__S_"]
# create a list of the various modules in which we want to import the data
# make sure the order aligns with the input files list above
modules = [m_assembly1]
# loop through the lists and import each JSON file into the appropriate module
for f, m in zip(json_input_file_names, modules):
    with open(json_input_dir + f + ".json", 'r') as file:
        data = json.load(file)
        for k, v in data.items():
            if k != "number_inputs":
                m.value(k, v)
# export the value of the inputs
imported_values = m_assembly1.export()
# execute the model
m_assembly1.execute(1)
# look at the annual energy output
print('Annual AC energy gross [kWh/yr]: ', m_assembly1.Outputs.annual_ac_gross)
print('Annual DC energy gross [kWh/yr]: ', m_assembly1.Outputs.annual_dc_gross)

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  • Paul Gilman
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25 Oct 2021 23:59 #10187 by Paul Gilman
Replied by Paul Gilman on topic Importing JSON Input files into PVSAMV1
Hi Farhad,

You should use the "PySAM JSON" option (not "JSON for inputs") in SAM's Code Generator for Python with the PySAM package as described in these instructions:

nrel-pysam.readthedocs.io/en/master/Import.html

Best regards,
Paul.

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  • Paco Roman
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02 Nov 2021 16:05 - 03 Nov 2021 21:54 #10223 by Paco Roman
Replied by Paco Roman on topic Importing JSON Input files into PVSAMV1
Hi Paul,
I'm having the same problem, using "PySAM JSON" option

Best Regards,
PRoman

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03 Nov 2021 22:31 #10229 by Paul Gilman
Replied by Paul Gilman on topic Importing JSON Input files into PVSAMV1
Hi Paco,

Only part of your screenshot was uploaded to your post. It is best to attach an image as a file and then insert it into the post rather than cutting and pasting directly in the editor.

I am investigating this issue and will follow up when I learn more.

Best regards,
Paul.

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  • John
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22 Feb 2022 00:18 #10615 by John
Replied by John on topic Importing JSON Input files into PVSAMV1
Hi Paul,

I believe I am having the same "Attribute Error" issue when using the PySAM JSON Generate code option. I am following the Export SAM from GUI example ( To import a case from the SAM GUI — NREL-PySAM 3.0.0 documentation ), adapting for a PV-Battery, Single owner case. The code I am running is:

import json
import PySAM.Pvsamv1 as Pvsamv1
import PySAM.Grid as Grid
import PySAM.Utilityrate5 as UtilityRate
import PySAM.Singleowner as Singleowner

pv = Pvsamv1.new()
grid = Grid.from_existing(pv)
ur = UtilityRate.from_existing(pv)
so = Singleowner.from_existing(pv)
dir = "dummydir"
file_names = ["Phoenix_PV_plus_Storage_v1_pvsamv1", 
              "Phoenix_PV_plus_Storage_v1_grid", 
              "Phoenix_PV_plus_Storage_v1_utilityrate5", 
              "Phoenix_PV_plus_Storage_v1_singleowner"]
modules = [pv, grid, ur, so]

for f, m in zip(file_names, modules):
    with open(dir + f + ".json", 'r') as file:
        data = json.load(file)
        for k, v in data.items():
            if k != "number_inputs":
                m.value(k, v)

Thanks in advance if you have time to look into this issue.

John

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  • Paco Roman
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11 Apr 2023 16:42 #12050 by Paco Roman
Replied by Paco Roman on topic Importing JSON Input files into PVSAMV1
 Hello,
I am trying to import a json from SAM Detailed model with
"Solar Azimuth by Altitude Beam Irradiance Shade Loss Table"
enebled,
'''import jsonimport PySAM.Pvsamv1 as pv # import the Pvsamv1 module from PySAM# create a new instance of the Pvsamv1 modulepv_model = pv.new() # get the inputs from the JSON filewith open( 'untitled_pvsamv1.json', 'r') as f:pv_inputs = json.load( f ) # iterate through the input key-value pairs and set the module inputsfor k, v in pv_inputs.items():if k != 'number_inputs':pv_model.value(k, v) # run the modulepv_model.execute()
'''

but i get ...'''
AttributeError: 'value' error, could not find attribute: subarray1_string_option
'''
thanks in advance, best regards.
PRoman

 

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