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Examining the Shadows

Next, you drag the timeline and examine the shadow exposure.

  1. To zoom in on the roof area, click Zoom to Area tool_Zoom_to_Area_View.png (View toolbar).

  2. Drag the timeline and inspect the shadow movement throughout the day:

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    5 sec step4_drag5sec_solar.png
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    8 sec step4_drag8sec_shadow_solar.png
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    The best locations for the panels appear to be south-facing, away from the southwest corner of the building, and outside of the shadows of other panels and the HVAC.



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