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Select a location
Choose a site on the map so the model can use location-specific weather, irradiance, and geocoding context.
Simulation
Annual power generation and water savings.
Use the interactive Solar Waves simulation to explore indicative annual power generation, water savings from shading, and rainwater collection across ground and over-water deployment scenarios and compare it to other solar power deployment types.
How to use the simulation
Start with the site.
Follow the steps below before using the power output and water savings simulator. The model is best used as an early-stage planning tool for comparing site conditions, deployment types, and performance.
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Set the array configuration
Choose Solar Waves or a solar canopy for comparison, select the panel type, and adjust orientation, elevation, surface type, and array copies.
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Compare ground and water deployment
Switch between on-ground and over-water modes to explore how deployment context affects power output or explore water savings over water.
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Review annual performance
Compare annual power generation, water saved by shading, and rainwater collection.
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Use results for project discussion
Use the simulation to frame site fit, deployment logic, and early technical questions before detailed engineering review.
Interactive Model
Power output and water-savings simulation
Configure the array, select a location, compare deployment conditions, and review performance metrics inside the live simulator.
Model Logic
How the simulation is structured
The simulation combines site location, solar geometry, panel configuration, irradiance data, shading behaviour, and water-side assumptions to support early project discussion.
Weather and irradiance inputs
The model uses location-specific weather and irradiance context to estimate solar behaviour across the selected site and configuration.
Geometry and deployment representation
The scene represents Solar Waves and Solar Canopy configurations, including orientation, elevation, surface type, and repeated array layouts.
Shading and water-side behaviour
For over-water deployment, the simulation helps interpret how panel shading, sky exposure, and wind-side assumptions affect evaporation savings.
Interpretation and engineering boundary
Results are intended for early-stage planning and comparison. Final design still requires site-specific engineering, hydrology, structural review, and electrical design.
Next Step
Talk to us about Solar Waves.
Discuss pilot projects, site fit, deployment requirements, and support-system fit with the Solar Waves team.