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SolarMeter is an Android tool to estimate solar power and energy output of a solar cell panel at specific location. Description You can't find a better source of energy then sunlight. It is presented in unlimited amount all over the globe, it's free and it has no destructive impact on the environment. If you have ever thought of using this source, but have always had some doubts or questions as to "Is my location getting enough sunlight?", "Do I have enough area on my roof to cover my annual energy consumption?", "What side of my roof is more energy effective?", "How much area do I need to cover my energy needs?", "How would my energy bill change after PV system installation?", now you can answer all these questions using SolarMeter app for Android OS. SolarMeter helps you to check how much solar power you are getting at your location throughout the year and to estimate energy a photovoltaic system will produce per month. SolarMeter has following features:
Go green! Go Solar! Notes:
* These apps need to be installed to be able to use them for measurements. ** Make sure your Time Zone settings are correct. KEYWORDS: solar energy, solar panel, solar power, roof area, panel installation, annual, energy consumption, solar cell, green energy, photovoltaic, PV systems, solar cell output, energy generation, kW, kWh, regenerated energy sources, renewable energy, solar array, roof mounted system, tilt angle, volt, watt, roof pitch, solar collector, high energy conversion efficiency, solar insolation, android    How to useFor correct readings from tilt and orientation sensors use this version in Portrait mode. Measure Mode Solar Measurement Live - solar power calculation for your current location based on orientation and tilt of your device. Use device screen as a solar panel. Rotate your device or face it towards the sun to see how it affects irradiance result. Touch the screen to start/stop real time calculations. Make sure you have calibrated your device before using this mode and your Time Zone settings are correct. Roof Measurement - use Planimeter or/and Partometer to estimate roof area or space needed for solar cell panel installation. Different units are available. Note: Planimeter and Partometer have to be installed to be able to use them in for measurements. Calculate Mode Calculate solar power and energy, estimate solar panel energy generation based on location, orientation, tilt and panel area. Values can be manually entered or retrieved from your android device GPS and sensors for current device position. Note: Device orientation range is from -180 to 180 degrees with 0 degree towards North. Clockwise is positive and counterclockwise is negative directions. Calculated data presented as:
Calibrate Calibrate your device to be able to use Solar Measurement Live mode or before retrieving sensors data in different modes. Since device orientation is very critical for all calculations, don't forget to calibrate your compass in order to get correct values. About Share, Rate, find other tools like Planimeter, Partometer, Diskometer, Telemeter, ColorMeter, MapTrack. Distance2Meter in this section. Use our Contact form if you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding SolarMeter. If you like the app, please support further SolarMeter development and rate this application on Google Play. Tips: - you can place you device on your roof or any other surface and use buttons in Calculation Mode to detect tilt and orientation automatically. - make a LONG TOUCH on any result view to save, share or report results. Disclaimer: THE PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION IS TO PROVIDE USER WITH ESTIMATION OF SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION AT SPECIFIC LOCATION. THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND VISTECH.PROJECTS MAKES NO (AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL) OTHER WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR CONDITIONS, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR USE THE APPLICATION (IN WHOLE OR IN PART). VISTECH.PROJECTS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ALL ERRORS CAN BE CORRECTED, OR THAT OPERATION OF THE APPLICATION SHALL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VISTECH.PROJECTS BE LIABLE TO USER: • FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING DAMAGES OR COSTS DUE TO LOSS OF PROFITS, USE OR GOODWILL, PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REGARDING OR RESULTING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE APPLICATION AND/OR ASSOCIATED SERVICES, • FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ANY FORCE MAJEURE EVENT OR ANY EVENT BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE VISTECH.PROJECTS, INCLUDING ANY INTERNET OR CONNECTIVITY RELATED DAMAGE, • FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY USER BY USING THIS APP USER AUTOMATICALLY AGREES WITH STATED ABOVE Updates 22-Jun-12: v1.0.0 - New upload. 01-Dec-12: v1.1.0 - Save, share, text report feature. 06-Dec-12: v1.2.0 - Save text report option added. 30-Nov-13: v1.2.7 - saving and sharing fix for KitKat 4.4 31-May-13: v1.2.8 - stability improvement in Live Mode |
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