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Formulas for use with the Solar Pathfinder

For the Solar Industry

To Estimate Shading of a Rooftop/Pole Mount on the Future Site

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XLS file Excel Spreadsheet with Calculations (XLS)

PDF file PDF Instructions for Spreadsheet (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Note: PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader.


 

For the Solar Industry

To Estimate Needed Pole Height to Avoid Shading

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XLS file Excel Spreadsheet with Instructions (XLS)


 

For Landscaping / Golf Course Management

To Estimate How Much to Crop Tree to Avoid Shading

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XLS file Excel Spreadsheet with Instructions (XLS)

Demonstration Video

Any scientific analysis is only as accurate as the least accurate input. Gross errors in structure orientation, solar system sizing, collector placement, component specification, and scientific studies can result when designers/engineers fail to accurately assess shading patterns at proposed building/ecological sites.