Assess the PV project, even when there is no shading

When to use No Shading mode

Check that trees, buildings and terrain do not significantly obstruct sunlight reaching the surface being assessed. A simple roof or a short site visit is not, by itself, a reason to assume there is no shading.

Calculate production and plan the module layout

Enter the orientation and tilt, define the usable surface and place modules with the required margins around obstacles. Determine installable capacity and estimate PV production.

Analyse self-consumption and battery storage

Add the consumption profile to estimate self-consumed energy, grid exports and savings. Compare configurations with and without a battery using the selected storage parameters.

Capture a horizon profile if shading is uncertain

If an obstacle could affect production, carry out a shading survey and loss analysis. Capture the horizon profile with your smartphone and include the shading losses in the production estimate.

Access the study and share the results

Work on the same project in the mobile app and the Azimutis web portal, with your data kept in sync. Set up the project inputs, review the results and share the PV assessment report (PDF).

Use hourly data exports to process the results in a spreadsheet or your own analysis.

Frequently asked questions

Can I assess a PV project without a horizon profile?

Yes. On a clear site, No Shading mode lets you analyse production, module layout, self-consumption, battery storage and economic indicators without capturing a horizon profile.

When is a shading survey still needed?

When an obstacle or the surrounding terrain could significantly affect solar access and PV production.