This article is in the Studio section of the App.
With OpenSolar's advanced SolarTouch design capability, you are able to create a system design in a matter of seconds.
This short, detailed video walks through designing with the 2D option in OpenSolar. Written steps are provided below.
When you first enter the Studio zone for a new project, you will be presented with a top-down google maps image of the the building.
- Click and drag the map in order to centre the building you're working on. Whatever is inside the dotted rectangle is the image that will show on your proposal.
- Click on the
button under the yellow system tab.
- Click and drag (holding the left mouse button) to lay down panels onto the roof.
- While you're still holding the mouse button, you can add/subtract panels and adjust the azimuth.
- Release the mouse button when you are satisfied with your panel group.
While you have a panel group selected, you are able to add and remove panels by clicking (or clicking and dragging) on either the empty grid spaces around the panels (adds a panel) or by clicking on a panel (removes that panel).
By clicking on a specific panel group, you are able to adjust slope, azimuth, panel orientation, and more.
Note: For the Azimuth: North = 0˚, East = 90˚, South = 180˚ and West = 270˚
Within this left hand sidebar you also have the option to add tilt racks, create spacing between panels, and offset the panels by clicking on “Advanced Layout”
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Please see this Article for instructions on how to select Pricing, Equipment and Stringing for your system within Studio mode.
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