When we design your panel placement, we consider a number of factors. Indeed, you do get to choose where your panels are located. To help us find the best panel placement, our design team employs Aurora Solar, one of the top design software engines in the solar business.
Important Factors in Panel Placement
- LIDAR
- Shading
- Irradiance
- Orientation
- Obstructions
- Fire-code Setbacks
- Aesthetics and Your Requests
LIDAR
We have access to LIDAR technology thanks to Aurora Solar, which allows us to create accurate, three-dimensional remote maps of your house and its surroundings. The program then provides the roof slope and heights, allowing our designers to produce precise, to-scale roof layouts. From there, we can quickly determine the most advantageous energy offset by positioning and rearranging panels.
Shading
Shade is defined as anything that creates a shadow on your roof. Aurora Solar takes into consideration the nearby houses and trees, resulting in a more precise measurement of sunshine exposure. The places on your roof with the greatest exposure to sunshine are given priority by our designers when arranging the panels.
Irradiance
Aurora Solar also makes use of irradiance mapping, which measures the annual quantity of solar radiation that reaches your roof. Our designers strive to position the panels where they will be most beneficial for you, taking into account that some parts of your roof receive more sunlight than others.
Orientation
In the course of the year, your south-facing roof will receive more sunlight than your north-facing roof here in the northern hemisphere. The sun’s location above the equator is the cause of this. First, we shall optimize the arrangement of panels on a roof that faces south. With 70% to 80% TSRF (Total Solar Resource Fraction), east and west-facing roofs are also a wise investment.
Obstructions
Blockages
When placing panels, you should also take into account any existing impediments on your roof. We are not allowed to install solar panels near vents or skylights, among other things. If something prevents you from building up a continuous array, your design can reflect the distance between panels. Add moving certain obstacles, such as pipes and vents, to your special requests so that solar panels can be installed.
Fire-Code Setbacks
To adhere to your local fire safety rules, there are precise measurements for the amount of space that must be kept unoccupied on your rooftop. In an emergency, a firefighter’s path needs to remain unobstructed. We look up the local codes and include those specifications into Aurora Solar.
Aesthetics And Your Requests
Our staff wants to ensure that you receive the system that not only meets your requirements but also has the appearance you desire. After checking out, there is a space for you to enter specific requests in the form you initially submitted. The requests portion of that form will appear something like this at the end:
Please feel free to include any changes you would like to make, any additional electrical usage you would anticipate, panel positioning requirements, or anything else you might want. We hope to hear from you soon.