VC Solar
Solar potential analysis in 3D
A dynamic application for identifying sustainable energy solutions.
Unleash the full solar potential of your buildings and open spaces
Conventional solar cadastres usually calculate the solar radiation for roofs in 2.5D on the basis of a surface model. The potential of façade surfaces and the analysis of planned buildings are not mapped by conventional cadastres.
With VC Solar, we present you with a comprehensive solution for determining and analyzing solar radiation and photovoltaic output for all building and open spaces in 3D. With VC Solar, you can calculate the solar suitability interactively in the browser for any area in 3D, regardless of whether you use a CityGML-based building model, a 3D mesh model or a planning scenario as the basis. Shading and planning objects are taken into account and you can adapt the calculation of yield, CO2 savings and profitability to your individual situation.
VC Solar consists of two components, which are also offered as a VC Solar Bundle. The first is the VC Solar Backend for area-wide 3D solar potential analyses and the second is the VC Solar App for interactive solar potential analyses directly in the VC Map.
VC Solar Backend
VC Solar Backend enables the precise determination of monthly direct, diffuse and global solar radiation on all roof and wall surfaces of your building stock. The software takes into account the shading caused by vegetation and city model objects. With a simple click on the respective surfaces, the solar radiation data is displayed and analyzed in intuitive diagrams. The software also allows you to independently update the comprehensive solar cadastre as required.
VC Solar App
The interactive VC Solar App contains a yield calculator that determines the photovoltaic output on the basis of semantic areas and drawn open spaces and allows the dimensioning and evaluation of a specific solar installation. The app can be used directly in the web-based map application VC Map. In addition to the building models, the app can also be used with 3D mesh models as well as planning models and planning scenarios from the VC Planner. Users can enter household parameters such as energy consumption, own use and costs to customize the calculations. The app also provides an analysis of the CO2 savings potential and cost-effectiveness, taking degradation into account for a long-term cost-benefit analysis.
Functions at a glance
Irradiation values for wall, roof and open areas
Consideration of planning scenarios and additional shading objects such as trees
Evaluation of monthly or annual irradiation for direct, diffuse and global solar radiation
Yield calculator with CO2 savings potential and evaluation of economic efficiency
Customized reporting
CityGML building models, 3D mesh models & planning scenarios
"VC Solar is a valuable tool that enriches Bremen's digital twin and is used in urban planning, by building owners and for energy consulting. The solar potential of individual building surfaces is particularly interesting, as solar modules can nowadays not only be installed on the roof, but also vertically on facades or balcony parapets."
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