IBC solar power calculator receives extensive upgrade

IBC SOLAR AG has announced that it will release a  new version of its solar power calculator with important features. In  this upgrade, the selection of the rooftop is now also possible via  satellite map view, which makes initial calculations significantly  easier. Just in time for the Intersolar, the IBC solar power calculator  will also be available as a white label edition for public utilities for  the first time.

Within the newly-presented edition of the IBC solar power calculator,  rooftops are able to be selected via satellite map view for the first  time, and further planning can be continued based on the rooftop surface  data. This way, users are able to interact with the rooftop surface, as  the surface will be highlighted in a user friendly way and modules will  be able to be selected or – for example in the case of windows –  deselected. Furthermore, the alignment of the surface in a precise angle  can also be included in the performance calculation. Due to the more  detailed calculation options, data regarding the performance and saving  potentials of the systems are also becoming significantly more precise.  The illustration of data has been improved, too, with data being  presented in graphs with a detailed history.

White label edition for public utilities

Just in time for the Intersolar, IBC SOLAR will be presenting its solar power calculator in a white label edition especially for public  utilities. This way, they have the opportunity to offer their own versions of the IBC solar power calculator, and integrate them within  their own platforms in their chosen colours and logos. Own system  packages can then, for example, be offered with a preselection of  modules for a fixed price including the installation. Rental models can  also be integrated within these versions. They are able to offer the  consumer a clear presentation of the advantages of a photovoltaic system  for their own rooftop.

Proven software tool

The planning of a photovoltaic system is crucial for successful implementation and for final installation. It is essential to consider the characteristics of each rooftop from the beginning, in order to be able to correctly evaluate the efficiency and saving potentials of the system. The IBC solar power calculator supports these calculations with a simple and user-friendly interface, and shows performance and power consumption calculations in a clear manner. Feed-in tariffs, the development of electricity costs and calculations of self-consumption – with and without storage battery – are all in put into consideration during the planning process. The software tool has proven its worth over the years, and has supported many system owners in the successful evaluation and planning.