Using a Solar Pathfinder to Help Harness the Sun's Energy

Green is in

Green is in. It has always been here, it just seems that in the recent past more and more companies and individuals seem to be working towards a 'greener' lifestyle, with solar power and its attendant abilities foremost among them. One product that complements this advance in public awareness is the Solar Pathfinder.

Put simply, the device (which is non-electronic in nature) allows the user to calculate the total amount of solar energy that a specific point will receive in a full year, taking into account shading from nearby buildings or plant growth. This is done by using the reflection of surrounding shadows and shading on the panoramic clear plastic dome that covers the instrument, under which is a replaceable paper diagram of the sun path with specific daily figures on it for a full solar year, which when the shading has been traced onto the paper sun path (through the slots on the dome sides itself) will allow users to calculate the exact amount of solar energy that point will receive. With this information, placement of solar arrays and panels can be precise to the area itself, allowing for corrections if a specific area is not fulfilling the power production requirements, etc.

Solar power generation calculation is just one use, however. Architects, for example, may use the instrument for solar calculation, but also for more mundane uses, such as the need to plant more trees in an area to have better shading in high summer. It could be used to decide on the exact angle of a buildings placement, with regards to solar movement throughout the year. In industries such as landscape management the device will be of great use, as different plant's have different light requirements. Plants potted in ZZZ month and planted in YYY month may not get enough sunshine, or some may get too much for their proper growth cycle. With the Pathfinder, the number of guesstimates regularly used for these projects would be reduced to zero, thus eliminating replanting costs. Recreational industries such as golf will also benefit form the use of this tool when determining how much tree trimming they will need.

While all the major functions can be achieved by hand, the software available (Solar Pathfinder Assistant) will be of great use to professionals that will utilize it on a regular basis, which allows the user to input photographs instead of tracing on the sun path diagram. The availability of a tripod mount will allow for easier use when taking multiple readings, and the protective casing with its in depth user manual will be of use to everyone. The full package includes the case, padding, reflective transparent dome, the instrument itself, latitude specific sun path charts defined by the purchaser and the base section.

Using a Solar Pathfinder to Help Harness the Sun's Energy

By: kriss bergethon

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