As the solar power market experiences a surge in demand, Sunshine New Energy is leveraging intelligent technology to facilitate the rapid connection of solar power stations to the grid, enabling quicker revenue generation. The urgency for market-oriented transactions in the renewable energy sector has led to a significant rush in solar installations. In this competitive landscape, utilizing advanced digital technologies is essential for early station establishment, grid connection, and profit realization.
Traditionally, the industry relied heavily on the superior performance of individual hardware devices to boost energy output, aiming for a “1+1>2” effect. However, solar power stations operate as a comprehensive power generation system. Over their 25-year lifespan, the benefits of rapid, accurate, and efficient processes—from simulation to design—far outweigh the advantages of optimizing single devices.
As a leader in renewable energy technology, Sunshine New Energy has introduced several innovative software solutions based on its “Cube” technology platform. These include iSolarSim for photovoltaic simulation, iSolarTool for large-scale intelligent assessment and design, and iSolarBP for distributed intelligent assessment and design. These tools accelerate the digitization of solar station development, enhancing efficiency from local assessments to overall system evaluations.
Simulation often serves as the initial step in solar station development. However, challenges such as azimuth and tilt distortions, arc sag effects, and inadequate rooftop light scattering can lead to simulation errors exceeding 6%. The iSolarSim software uses precise shadow calculation algorithms and 3D panoramic visualization technology to achieve dual high-precision simulations of real-world scenarios and energy data. For residential and commercial stations, simulations can be completed in just 10 seconds, while a 100 MW mountain station simulation takes only 10 minutes, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing simulation errors to around 2%.
The iSolarSim software is just one example of the comprehensive suite of intelligent software available through Sunshine New Energy’s “Cube” technology platform. To address the challenges of centralized and distributed photovoltaic assessments, the iSolarTool and iSolarBP software have emerged as powerful digital tools, receiving strong market acclaim. The iSolarTool employs intelligent shadow analysis technology to effectively maximize usable space between plots and edges, quickly optimizing component layouts. It not only achieves an accuracy rate exceeding 90% but also reduces the design cycle for large stations from 21 days to just 3-4 days, decreasing the cost per watt by 2-3 cents and significantly enhancing efficiency and cost control.
An expert consultant from the Shanghai Solar Energy Society noted that “iSolarTool covers a wide range of application scenarios and demonstrates significant effectiveness. Its innovative functions and algorithms fill a gap in the domestic software market and serve as an advanced model.”
In distributed photovoltaic development, the challenges posed by non-standard characteristics complicate assessment and design. The traditional approach of having personnel physically inspect rooftops is not only time-consuming but also poses safety risks. The iSolarBP software offers four key advantages: quick inspections, accurate evaluations, rapid output of designs, and superior design quality. Using drone technology, it can complete inspections of 100,000 square meters of rooftops in just 2 hours, and create 3D models with a precision of within 10 cm in only 15 minutes, greatly saving time and labor costs.
As the renewable energy market continues to evolve, Sunshine New Energy is well-positioned to support its partners in capitalizing on the current solar installation boom with its advanced technologies. The iSolarTool, iSolarBP, and iSolarSim software provide users with intelligent, efficient, rapid, and precise solutions that can help them secure a competitive edge in the market.
