Shading analysis from real drone data.
Precise shading simulation based on real 3D roof models – not cadastral data or satellite estimates.
Project fit
Input in. Target system out.
The first job of this page is clarity: what you send, what you receive, and which target systems the handoff is built for.
Your input
- Drone images of roof and surroundings
- Roof location and orientation
- Time period for shading analysis (daily/monthly/annual)
- Optional: RTK coordinates for positional accuracy
Your output
- 3D model with obstacles (chimneys, dormers, trees)
- Shading matrix for PV*SOL/PVcase
- PV software-ready import (3DS format)
- Annual yield forecast basis
- Orthophoto + diagnostic report
Target software
Search intent & use case
Why real 3D data beats satellite estimates
Satellite and cadastral data cannot capture local obstacles: not the trees beside the roof, not the structures on the neighboring building, and certainly not the roof-mounted equipment itself. This leads to shading forecasts that can deviate from reality by 20–30%. With real drone data and 3D reconstruction, you capture every shadow-casting object – and achieve a yield forecast accurate to 3–5%.
The result: Better proposals, more satisfied customers, lower risk of claims. Meanwhile, you save time during planning because the shading matrix is already imported into PV software and ready for layout design.
Typical use cases
Process
How the handoff works
Upload images
Submit drone images with surrounding context.
3D model with obstacles
Reconstruct all structures and shadow-casting objects.
Calculate shading matrix
Simulate for each moment of the year.
PV software-ready export
Direct import into PV planning software.
From the project side
“Shading analysis based on real drone data is significantly more accurate than satellite estimates. Our PV yield calculations are now accurate to within 3%.”
P. Schmidt
PV Planning Office
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Next step
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If the use case fits, the next step is just your dataset, the required handoff, and the next project milestone.