With the surge in demand for photovoltaic installations, Sunshine New Energy employs advanced digital technologies to help power plants connect to the grid more quickly and start generating revenue sooner. The market for new energy electricity trading is rapidly evolving, leading to a significant rush in photovoltaic installations. Leveraging digital technologies allows for faster site construction, quicker grid connection, and earlier revenue generation.
Traditionally, the industry relied heavily on the superior performance of individual hardware devices to boost electricity production, aiming for an outcome where “1+1>2.” However, photovoltaic power plants function as comprehensive power generation systems. Over their 25-year lifespan, the benefits gained from rapid, accurate, and efficient simulation and design processes far exceed those achieved through optimizing individual devices.
As a leader in new energy technology, Sunshine New Energy has developed several cutting-edge digital tools based on its “Magic Cube” technology platform. These include the iSolarSim photovoltaic simulation software, the iSolarTool large-scale intelligent assessment and design software, and the iSolarBP distributed intelligent assessment and design software. Together, they enhance the efficiency of power plant development through comprehensive digital solutions.
Simulation is often the first step in the decision-making process for power plant development. However, factors such as angle distortion, flexural effects, and insufficient rooftop scattering light can lead to simulation errors of over 6% for mountainous, flexible support, and distributed power plants. The iSolarSim software utilizes precise shadow calculation algorithms and 3D panoramic visualization technology to achieve high-precision simulations, aligning real-world 3D scenarios with generation data. It can simulate residential and commercial plants in just 10 seconds and 100 MW mountain power plants in only 10 minutes, drastically reducing simulation errors to around 2%.
The iSolarSim represents just a portion of the full suite of digital software offered by Sunshine New Energy through its “Magic Cube” platform. To address challenges like slow design and evaluation for centralized and distributed photovoltaic systems, the iSolarTool and iSolarBP software have emerged as essential tools, gaining substantial market acclaim.
The iSolarTool employs intelligent shadow analysis technology to maximize the usable space between land gaps and edges, optimizing component layout. This results in an assessment accuracy exceeding 90%, while also reducing the design cycle for large power plants from 21 days to just 3-4 days, thus lowering the cost per watt by 2-3 cents. Experts from the Shanghai Solar Energy Society have noted that “the application scenarios of iSolarTool are extensive, and its effectiveness is remarkable. Its innovative functionality and algorithms fill a significant gap in domestic software design, serving as an advanced demonstration.”
In distributed photovoltaic development, the non-standard characteristics can complicate the evaluation and design processes. Traditional site surveys often require significant time and effort and can pose safety risks. The iSolarBP software excels in four key areas: rapid site surveys, accurate evaluations, quick output, and superior design. Using drone technology, it can survey a 100,000 square meter rooftop in just 2 hours and complete 3D modeling with a precision of within 10 cm in only 15 minutes, significantly saving time and labor costs.
As the new energy electricity market continues to advance, Sunshine New Energy leverages its leading technological capabilities with the iSolarTool, iSolarBP, and iSolarSim to provide digital, efficient, rapid, and precise solutions. This positions their partners to successfully navigate the current rush in photovoltaic installations and secure early advantages.
