SketchUp INTEGRATION Module
Bring Your Wind Projects to Life in 3D
The SketchUp INTEGRATION module makes it possible to export elements from windPRO to the standalone software SketchUp (©Trimble Inc.), including background maps, elevation data, calibrated photos from PHOTOMONTAGE, Shape files, result layer raster data, CFD results, Solar PV areas, rotating WTGs and much more. In addition, 3D elements can be exported back from SketchUp and visualized in PHOTOMONTAGE.
Seamlessly integrate windPRO with SketchUp for immersive modeling, interactive visuals, and stakeholder-ready animations.
Full Creative Freedom
Work freely in SketchUp while maintaining direct compatibility with windPRO. Import or create 3D elements from SketchUp’s library or external sources and instantly use them in windPRO’s PHOTOMONTAGE. Calibrated photos, terrain data, and camera positions ensure accuracy and realism in every visualization.
3D Visualization of windPRO Projects
Easily export your windPRO layouts — turbines, PV areas, maps, and elevation — into SketchUp to build a complete 3D version of your project. Projects can be viewed on various devices or prepared for VR/AR use. Supports all major map formats and coordinate systems.
Visualize Results in 3D
Transform complex data into understandable visuals. Use SketchUp to show windPRO result layers as 3D volumes and CFD simulations as dynamic quiver plots. Great for presentations and technical deep dives alike.
Global Wind Data Downloads
Show rotating turbines and visualize shadow flicker with realistic, time-dependent shading. SketchUp’s shadow calculator allows you to model daylight conditions and demonstrate environmental impact, including shadows on terrain and nearby buildings.
Enhanced Camera and Photo Placement Tools
Use windPRO’s advanced calibration tools to precisely place and align photos inside SketchUp. Easily switch between viewpoints, create fly-through animations, and ensure your models match real-world perspectives.
Share Anywhere with Flexible Export Options
All SketchUp content can be saved in .kmz format for Google Earth, allowing for fast sharing of PV layouts, turbines, CFD results, or terrain overlays. Perfect for stakeholders, partners, and public communication.
Ready to take your project visuals to the next level?
The SketchUp INTEGRATION module gives you unmatched creative control and technical accuracy — perfect for everything from development to stakeholder presentations.
💡 Requires a SketchUp license.
Take a closer look at every windPRO module
windPRO is built around a flexible, modular structure, so you can choose the tools that fit your specific project requirements. Whether you're developing a new wind farm, analyzing the performance of an existing one, or planning a repowering project, windPRO has you covered.
BASIS
BASIS
Backbone for the use of windPRO modules. Gives access to a user-friendly GUI for designing wind farm projects.
Energy Modules
LOSS & UNCERTAINTY
Calculation of AEP in a bankable format.
OPTIMIZE
Optimize LCOE, AEP or NPV with load and noise limits.
Operation Modules
TR10 – Quality factor
Post-construction analysis according to German TR10 Guideline.
PERFORMANCE CHECK
Analysis of actual production data from WTGs.
Loads Modules
SITE COMPLIANCE
WTG suitability for site and layout.
LOAD RESPONSE
WTG load estimation and Lifetime Extension.
Environment Modules
Visualization Modules
PHOTOMONTAGE
Visualization of WTGs on photo or artificial landscape.
ANIMATION
Animated presentation of a photomontage.
SketchUp INTEGRATION
Import and export from SketchUp.
Electrical Module
eGRID
Enables design of a wind farm’s electrical network up to the point of connection, supporting radial layouts, loss calculations, and grid compliance analyses.