Solar panels designed remotely
Tucson Green Times – July 2009
A new online service can figure out a building’s solar potential. California-based Sungevity uses solar imaging and existing satellite images to design solar paneling.
Sungevity’s system cuts out visits to client homes to take measurements and make draft plans, speeding up the process, saving customers a bit of cash, and reducing carbon emissions. Sungevity’s Staff works with Google satellite aerial images to measure the available roof space, determine the tilt and direction of the roof, and identify obstacles that could make installation difficult or cause shade problems. Two to five systems are designed for every quote, allowing Sungevity to work around the target quote and take issues such as energy rebates into consideration. The company acknowledges that some homes may require visits, but for most a visit to the site isn’t necessary until installation day. The company also takes care of permits and paperwork.
Services like this simplify retrofitting homes, which is half the battle in convincing people to act to cut carbon. Interested customers can request a free iQuote online: www.sungevity.com.
