1. Select a site
Find your location on the map, or just by typing the mail address or coordinates
Interactive solar potential maps and PV simulation tool
This powerful bundle brings you a full set of tools for feasibility of the solar projects. In the first step, iMaps - the interactive maps will help you to find a perfect location and gain a strategic insight into the new regions. In the second step, pvPlanner will help you to quickly and reliably calculate the PV electricity potential without having to invest too much time or resources.
Frequently asked questions
Does the solar radiation data in iMaps include far shading losses?
Far shading losses from terrain is accounted for in the solar radiation data available via iMaps. For calculation of far shading losses, horizon data is taken from digital elevation models with spatial resolution of 250m.
pvPlanner - Calculate solar electricity potential in 3 easy steps
2. Configure PV system
Set up basic properties of PV technology, mounting system, location horizon and run calculation. You can play and fine-tune the settings and recalculate results.
3. Evaluate results
Download the results of your calculation in printable PDF format or in XLS or CSV format
iMaps - Browse maps in broad or detailed scales, access data on the click
Global overview on DNI map. Yearly data are presented in the left column for selected location, monthly data can be accessed by clicking on the balloon mark and downloading the PDF, XLS or CSV file.
Solar resource spatial context on GHI map (East Asia)
Loss on irradiation from terrain shading is important information in complex terrain
(detailed zoom on GHI map, Grand Canyon, USA)
(detailed zoom on GHI map, Grand Canyon, USA)
Solar resource may be diverse even in the small areas (GHI map, North-west Alps, Europe)
Air temperature is an important indicator to localize solar energy projects (TEMP, South America)
Survey, measure and bookmark the sites of your interest (Satellite map)
Complex terrain can induce certain limitations, especially for large-scale energy projects (Indonesia)
Other geographic data can be supplemental information in site selection process (Landcover map, Central Europe)
People are the main consumers of energy, therefore population maps matters (Population map, Asia)
Key features
High resolution
Solar data with 250-m grid resolution for reliable energy assessment showing detailed solar climate variability, e.g. in islands, coastal zones and mountains.
Unmatched accuracy
Use of Solargis validated data, which has been independently recognised as the most reliable, in the prospecting stage, prevents disappointment in the later stages of a solar energy project development.
Download monthly average data
Monthly averages of solar resource and air temperature help to understand seasonal variability.
Terrain shading and dynamic colour legend
In-built digital terrain data with 90m resolution enables automatic calculation of shading losses from nearby hills/mountains. The map colour coding adjusts according to a region and map zoom level, allowing for more detailed data visualisation.
Professional reports in multiple languages
You can download pvPlanner reports in Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, French, and 10 other regional languages. You can also customize the reports by importing your company logo.
API Access
pvPlanner service is also available as an API – allowing you to access Solargis data via 3 rd party apps. The API service is also useful for quick assessment of long-term energy production of a large portfolio of distributed PV systems.
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