Hello, Thank you for your question — this is a very relevant workflow for early-stage PV design.
Current workflow in Solarius PV At the moment, using data from Google Earth (or similar sources) requires a manual but straightforward approach:
1. Export or capture the satellite image from Google Earth. 2. Import the image into Solarius PV. 3. Scale the image correctly by referencing a known dimension (e.g., a measured distance from Google Earth). 4. Trace the roof or terrain surfaces directly on top of the image. 5. Define these areas as installation surfaces and proceed with system design and sizing.
This method allows you to accurately recreate real-world geometries, but it does involve manual setup.
Upcoming feature in the new release: A new version of Solarius PV (BIM l) is about to be released, which will significantly streamline this process.
You will be able to: - Import terrain portions and satellite imagery directly from Google Maps - Automatically position the project in a real georeferenced context - Quickly define installation areas (roofs or ground-mounted systems) - Proceed immediately with system sizing and design
This removes the need for manual image import and scaling, making the workflow much faster and more precise.
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