This article details our current design modeling criteria and deliverables expected from the Aurora Design Platform. Following these modeling inputs is required on all LightReach sales.
*Disclaimer: Palmetto LightReach follows a "Freedom within the Framework" approach. Installers are responsible to comply with our policies at help.palmetto.finance at all times* Failure to follow design requirements, or intentional misuse of modeling criteria to artificially impact homeowner value propositions, may result in the termination of access to the LightReach product.
Key Deliverables | Details |
1) Production Model | Confirmation that the Inputs were set properly by the user:
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2) Shading Report | Confirmation that Shading was properly modeled:
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3) Plan Set | Required pages of the Engineering Plan Set submitted to the building department:
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Examples of Design Package Documents
Platform | Production Model | Shading Report | Plan Set |
Aurora |
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Settings to use
Type | Inputs |
1) General |
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2) Aurora/Auto |
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3) PV Watts 6 or newer (Does not apply to Auto/Aurora simulation engine) |
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4) Shading - Must be used when available. |
(If not available or accurate for the property, manual accounting for any surrounding objects casting shade (trees, structures), etc must be accurately modeled.) |
5) System Losses - Required at 14.1 |
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Planset & Line diagram requirements: As built & Revisions
As built changes are separated into two categories:
AS BUILT PLANS AT M2 - REQUIRED
PV Module / Inverter / Battery |
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Solar Layout | Modules moved to:
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AS BUILT PLANS AT M2 - NOT REQUIRED
Racking |
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Solar Layout | Module location / orientation changes within the same roof plane |
Electrical |
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Other | Any other changes not listed above |