Solar Planner vs Helio 11

App to calculate the solar production. The app calculates the reduced solar earnings compared to an optimal panel position. Two factors reduce the real solar earnings: 1. The direction and the tilt angle of the solar panel. 2. The shadowing due to buildings or trees. The yellow area in the picture shows the possible positions of the sun during the year. The brown area represents the ground to the horizon. Using augmented reality the shadowing is drawn directly on the screen by repainting the buildings or trees. The direction and the tilt angle of the solar panel are set by using the direction and tilt angle of the iPhone/iPad. Either by holding the iPhone/iPad in the direction of the sun. Or by laying the iPhone/iPad on the solar panel. (The tilt angle can be 90° at maximum.) The result of the calculation shows the solar earnings compared to the highest possible solar earning in percent. The solar earnings are also shown in a year diagram and a day diagram. The Calculations can be used for photovoltaic and solar heating systems. Used methodology: For every time during the year the position of the sun at the sky depending on the geographic location is calculated. The solarisation on the panel is calculated by taking into account the panel direction and the panel tilt angle. The solarization is summed up for all times without shadowing. The calculated solar earning of the calculated panel position is shown compared to the maximal possible solar earning in percent. Therms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Helio11 is an essential app for obtaining information about the sun and shadows, especially designed for solar installers. But photographers and anyone wanting to know when and where the sun is in the sky will also find valuable information here. KEY FEATURES: • Comprehensive Sun Information Get detailed solar data for your current location or any place worldwide. From sunrise to sunset times and many other detailed parameters. • Location Management Maintain your list of favorite locations and access solar information for each one instantly. • Solar System Design & Analysis Create solar installations linked to specific locations. Get complete performance data - see what your system produces under given conditions. - Group multiple solar systems at one location - Compare different solar installations - Automatic climate data integration for European locations - Manual climate data input and customization available • AR Sky View Experience an augmented reality sky view showing the sun's path at your chosen location. This powerful feature is most helpful when you're physically at the site - visualize exactly when and where the sun will be blocked by obstacles. - Change the date to see seasonal sun positions - Plan installations with confidence - Avoid shading issues before they happen