As global energy demands are expected to surge by 50% by 2050, the spotlight on renewable energy has never been brighter. Solar power, particularly, has seen a remarkable rise in adoption, with solar PV installations projected to reach an impressive 655 GW in 2024. Despite this growth, solar power currently contributes only about 3% of the world’s total electricity, highlighting an enormous untapped potential. Nations like India and China are stepping up with mega solar parks and ultra-large solar power projects, driving significant renewable capacity leaps.
In solar project development, manual surveys are critical for site selection and layout planning but are time-intensive and error-prone, especially when dealing with uneven terrains or adjusting land to fit complex solar layouts. Much like in construction activities, where manual land measurements can cause project delays, inaccuracies in solar site surveys can lead to costly rework, inefficient land utilization, and resource wastage.
Here’s where geospatial technology revolutionizes the landscape. Hexamaps has pioneered solutions tailored to overcome these hurdles. Our recent implementation optimized solar panel placement with sub-meter accuracy, factoring in terrain nuances, environmental conditions, and budget constraints. The geo-enabled approach streamlined every project stage, from planning to maintenance, ensuring precision and efficiency.
Hexamaps web-based platform empowers stakeholders with comprehensive project planning and real-time geospatial data.
Foundation plan sheets are indispensable resources for engineers, offering detailed, location-specific data for solar panel pole placement. These plans include critical attributes such as surface levels and earth levels, as well as additional positional details. By accurately defining the placement parameters, these plans ensure that each pole is securely and optimally installed in the ground, minimizing errors and reducing the need for costly adjustments.
To complement foundation plans, pullout estimates provide crucial insights into material requirements and logistics planning. These estimates help engineers determine the precise quantity of materials needed for the project, such as concrete, steel, or anchoring components. This not only optimizes resource allocation but also streamlines logistics, ensuring timely delivery of materials to the site and reducing construction delays. Thematic layouts with attributes like surface level and cut-and-fill volumes offer interactive visualizations, ensuring optimal space utilization and risk minimization.
Watch the video below to see how Hexamaps’ simplifies solar project planning and execution.
By integrating advanced geospatial tools, Hexamaps enables remote project management, drastically reducing costs and enhancing efficiency and saving time. This seamless convergence of technology and energy marks a critical step towards meeting global renewable energy goals. Solar energy’s future is brighter with solutions that maximize efficiency while addressing on-ground challenges head-on.
Experienced GIS and remote sensing professional with 4 years of expertise in geospatial analysis, automation, and advanced technologies. Skilled in precision mapping, spatial data modeling, and integrating geospatial solutions with sustainable automation initiatives. Renowned for technical acumen, leadership, and collaborative project delivery.
