Add Solar Panel Group To Stk

This shows how to take a generic model in sketchup format set up a solar panel groups and convert it to collada so that it can be used in stk satellite tool kit with the solar power tool.

Add solar panel group to stk.

It contains all the elements one would need to set up their dae file for use in stk. For this reason you can specify a start time a stop time and a time step for the analysis. The solar panel area report for satellites provides data related to the area of the solar panels illuminated by the sun. If your solar system isn t quite meeting your electricity needs it s almost always possible to expand your system to incorporate more panels.

We ll discuss why expanding your array is a great option and we ll address the best ways to do so. Stk displays a window that allows you to choose. Your solar panel system could be undersized to begin with or you might have increased your electricity usage since installation due to new additions to your house new appliances or adding an electric. When the solar panel area report displays scroll down to the all solar panel group section.

The solar panel tool computes solar illumination over time by animating the scenario and periodically counting the pixels corresponding to illuminated portions of the solar panels under consideration. 29 00 run solar power report in stk here is the link to the master ancillary file. 5 minutes if you ve gone solar you ve already decreased or possibly eliminated your electricity bill.