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Suitable for commercial, industrial, public sector and even large domestic properties the SolAR (Solar Assessment Report) service provides an interactive 3D model of the property or complex and accurate roof measurements including the number of panels that can be accommodated. An indication of solar irradiation received by each roof element and a detailed shadow analysis showing the possible effect of nearby obstructions are also included.


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Commercial application Bluesky is also working with Tidebank Energy to identify commercial properties across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex that have suitable roofs for arrays of solar panels. Qualifying businesses can enjoy free solar electricity in exchange for renting their roof space to Tidebank Energy - who install, manage and maintain the solar array with no cost to the property owner.


“The solar maps offered us a quick yet highly effective method of identifying commercial properties that would be suitable for solar panels. The alternatives – walking the streets or trawling through online mapping portals such as Google Earth - simply weren’t viable,” commented Kevin Jones, Partner of Tidebank Energy LLP. “The maps were easy to use and have helped us locate a huge number of previously unknown properties with real potential. The Bluesky maps also help us pre qualify our approach to prospective clients.”


Using the solar maps, Tidebank can identify commercial properties with optimum conditions for solar panel arrays. Following agreement with the property owner Tidebank install a photovoltaic system, which they pay for and retain ownership of. The property owner can then use as much of the generated electricity as they wish with the remainder being fed back to the National Grid generating income for Tidebank under the Government’s Clean Energy Cash Back scheme.


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Bluesky has now launched a new on demand service to complement its existing solar mapping products and projects. The service provides detailed solar panel suitability assessment reports for individual properties and developments.


The reports include high resolution aerial photographs of the property or facility and an interactive 3D model making it a very powerful communication tool. The easy-to-use report also includes a colour coded model showing the relative amount of solar energy received, a detailed 3D model highlighting individual parts of the roof suitable for solar panels and a proposed panel array. Algorithms based on measurements of roof area, pitch and orientation are then used to provide estimated average and maximum irradiation levels for an entire year.


“Understanding the potential for green energy generation (of which solar is considered to be the most popular) is just one way we can help home owners, community groups and businesses improve their energy efficiency, reduce costs and limit their environmental impact,” Tidmarsh added.


Thermal Mapping


Using a new generation of thermal sensor Bluesky are mapping Britain’s cities at night from the air. Recording measurements of relative heat loss the resulting maps are being used to address fuel poverty, reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. Thermal imagery has even been used by the Police to identify properties used as cannabis factories where high temperatures are used to encourage growth.


www.solar-pv-uk.com Issue IV 2011


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