Solar irradiance analysis and PV potential
An on-site PV assessment is not only a theoretical production estimate. It connects site observations with orientation, tilt, shading constraints, solar access and visible field conditions.
Azimutis can be used as a field solar assessment tool to prepare a first reading of PV potential:
- solar exposure qualification
- shading analysis
- clear-site or shaded-site workflow
- initial production estimate
- working base before detailed PV design
Preliminary solar design and PV system sizing
Azimutis supports the preliminary design stage by checking whether first project assumptions are consistent with the real site.
On site, the app helps structure useful inputs before detailed engineering:
- usable area or roof zone
- orientation and tilt
- presence or absence of shading
- initial solar potential
- first technical and economic assumptions
- PDF report or exports for downstream PV planning tools
The goal is not to replace detailed PV design software, but to improve the first analysis layer and reduce rework after the site survey.
With shading or no shading
Two operating modes can be used depending on site conditions.
With shading or shading uncertainty: use a horizon profile survey to better qualify obstacle impact.
Clear site: if no significant obstacle affects solar access, run the assessment without full profile capture.
This avoids applying the same analysis depth to every project.
FAQ
What does an on-site PV assessment cover?
It covers first site qualification, shading level, solar potential, production estimate and assumptions useful before detailed PV design.
Can Azimutis be used for solar irradiance analysis?
Yes. Azimutis helps qualify solar exposure, shading constraints and site potential to prepare a first solar irradiance and PV production assessment.
Is Azimutis solar design software?
Azimutis supports preliminary PV design from the field, with site assessment, shading analysis, production estimates, PDF reports and exports for downstream planning tools.
Can Azimutis help with PV system sizing?
Azimutis helps with first PV system sizing assumptions by qualifying the site, usable area, orientation, tilt, shading and solar potential before detailed engineering.
Is it suitable for short visits?
Yes, if used for initial qualification and not full detailed design.
Is horizon profile capture always required?
No. Clear sites can start without full profile measurement.
What does the assessment actually produce?
It produces a first site qualification, a concrete reading of solar potential, initial shading impact estimates and material for reports or exports.