Project Planning

a. Define Objectives:

• Energy Needs: Determine the energy requirements of the site or application, including daily and seasonal variations in energy consumption.
• System Goals: Establish goals for the system, such as grid independence, reducing electricity bills, or achieving sustainability targets.

b. Site Assessment:

• Solar Resource Assessment: Measure the amount of solar radiation available at the site using solar irradiance data, solar pathfinders, or site-specific measurements. This helps estimate the potential energy production of the system.
• Shading Analysis: Evaluate any potential shading from nearby objects, structures, or trees that could impact the performance of the solar panels. Use tools like shading analysis software or physical shading models.