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, time series, custom reports and shapefiles.
Long-Term Solar Data Included
Quickly download global wind datasets directly within METEO, including:
- ERA5, HELIOSAT (SARAH)
Use this data to:
- Calibrate or validate local measurements
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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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.
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