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Sighten uses Project Sunroof data to automatically optimize tilts and azimuths on arrays to maximize solar generation . This makes designing a project even easier!

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Once you add an array, the optimal azimuth and tilt will automatically be set and locked when the toggles are turned ondetermined. The best side will also be chosen as you see on the screenshot below:

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side of the drawn array at the downslope of the roof plane is automatically selected:

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The side, azimuth, and tilt fields will be locked out unless on and re-calculate as required while the toggles are turned off. on. To enter manual values, simply turn off the toggles and enter your desired inputs.

How about flat roofs?

We’ve noticed that flat roofs aren't always completely flat - for example, they typically have a small tilt for draining water.  Sunroof picks this up precision.  In this case, if tilt is < 5 degrees, automated tilt will default to 0 and azimuth us turned off and the user can input the values manuallythe automated azimuth is defaulted to the most southern facing edge.

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