SOLAR PV Module
Smart solar farm design with windPRO
The Solar PV module in windPRO makes it simple to design and optimize solar photovoltaic (PV) projects—either standalone or as part of a hybrid wind-solar energy system.
Automatically fill selected areas with solar panels and calculate Annual Energy Production (AEP), including shading losses from terrain, turbines, and other obstacles.
Seamlessly connect your solar layout with windPRO’s full suite of data, mapping, and visualization tools to accelerate your renewable energy development.
Integrate wind and solar energy projects
Fast and Flexible Solar Farm Design
- Auto-Fill Panel Layouts
Quickly draw areas to be filled with solar panels. The layout adapts automatically based on your selected panel type, racking configuration, and terrain shape. - Define Multiple Areas
Design multiple layout zones with unique settings like tilt angle, row spacing, azimuth, and panel size to match varying terrain or design constraints. - Exclusion Zones
Mark areas to avoid—such as access roads, buildings, or substations—and ensure they remain panel-free.
Save Time with windPRO’s Proven Workflow
- Reuse familiar windPRO features like elevation data, obstacles, cameras, and map layers.
- Visualize and analyze your solar project with an interactive 3D design environment.
- Quickly generate shapefiles, time series, and custom reports.
Free Long-Term Solar Data Included
Quickly download global wind datasets directly within METEO, including:
- ERA5, MERRA2, CFSR, NARR
- EMD WRF Mesoscale Datasets (3 km/hourly resolution)
- On-demand global mesoscale service
Use this data to:
- Reference or validate local measurements
- Fill gaps or correct long-term data with MCP techniques
Advanced 3D Shading Loss Analysis
Identify and calculate shading losses from all relevant sources:
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Turbine Blade Shadows
Account for dynamic shadows caused by rotating wind turbine blades using windPRO’s integrated wind farm data. -
Topographic Shadows
Utilize high-resolution terrain models (over 20 national datasets available) to simulate shading from hills and landscape features. -
Panel Self-Shading
Model how panel rows shade each other, including direct and diffuse radiation loss, using detailed terrain inputs. -
Obstacles & Nearby Structures
Include shading from trees, buildings, or other solar arrays.
Reliable, Bankable AEP Calculations
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Use measured or modeled solar data to create bankable energy yield assessments.
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Apply long-term correction techniques using windPRO’s METEO module and MeteoAnalyser tool.
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Ensure consistency with standards used in professional renewable energy financing and reporting.
Photorealistic Visualizations
Integrate with the PHOTOMONTAGE module to create realistic visual renderings of your solar PV installation.
Use landscape photography, Google Street View, or panoramic views for compelling stakeholder presentations.
Let us help you bring your solar energy projects to life
- faster, smarter, and more accurately with windPRO.
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 or optimizing an existing one, 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. calculations.
SketchUp INTEGRATION
Import and export from SketchUp.