1 MW Rooftop Solar Design in SketchUp Free (Walkway + Skylight + Shadow Analysis)
Design a realistic 1 MW rooftop solar power plant in SketchUp Free (Web Version) – this time on a detailed shed roof! I'll show you how to model complex roof elements like skylights and turbo vents, then place Trina 710Wp solar modules efficiently. You'll also learn how to add walkways for maintenance access and position lightning arresters (LA) – all while performing shadow analysis to avoid shading losses.
🚀 What You'll Learn:
✅ Draw a detailed shed roof with skylight & turbo vent in SketchUp Free
✅ Place Trina 710Wp solar modules on roof mount structure
✅ Design a safe walkway on the shed roof for O&M access
✅ Position lightning arresters (LA) as per solar plant safety standards
✅ Run shadow analysis to optimize module placement & spacing
✅ Complete 1 MW DC capacity layout – row & column planning
📊 Project Specs: 1 MW Roof Mount Solar PV System
🔩 Module Used: Trina Solar 710Wp (Vertex series)
🛠 Tool: SketchUp Free (Web Version) – 100% free
💡 Pro Tip: Walkways on large rooftop solar projects are NOT optional – they ensure safe cleaning and maintenance. I'll show you the minimum width and placement strategy.
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