Shadow Analysis of Solar Plant in Google SketchUp (RCC)

Welcome to the course “Shadow Analysis of Solar Plant in Google SketchUp (RCC)” – your complete guide to mastering 3D modeling and solar shadow analysis using Google SketchUp, one of the most powerful and user-friendly design tools in the industry.

In today’s solar power projects, accurate shadow analysis is a critical factor that directly impacts energy generation, efficiency, and feasibility of rooftop and ground-mounted solar plants. This course has been designed to give you both the technical skills and practical insights required to model RCC structures, design module mounting structures, place solar panels, and perform professional shadow analysis with animations.

By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently create 3D solar plant designs, conduct detailed shadow studies, and present high-quality reports and visuals for projects, clients, or academic work.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamental commands of Google SketchUp for solar plant designing.

• Importing site location and preparing the site survey drawing.

• Construction of RCC structure in 3D for rooftop projects.

• Step-by-step modeling of module mounting structures (foundation, columns, rafters, purlins, back support).

• Construction and placement of solar panels, strings, and arrays with tilt and orientation.

• Performing shadow analysis in Google SketchUp with accuracy.

• Creating and exporting shadow analysis animations for professional presentations.

Prerequisites

• No prior experience in Google SketchUp required – this course starts from the basics.

• Basic understanding of solar energy concepts is helpful but not mandatory.

• Access to a computer with Google SketchUp installed.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Students – who want hands-on skills in solar plant designing for projects and careers.

• Solar Technicians – who want to perform accurate shadow analysis for real projects.

• Job Seekers – aspiring to enter the fast-growing solar industry with practical design knowledge.

• Entrepreneurs & EPC Professionals – who want to evaluate rooftop feasibility and optimize designs for clients.

• Researchers & Enthusiasts – anyone passionate about learning solar plant design using 3D software.

Why Take This Course? (Benefits)

• Step-by-Step Training – learn from fundamentals to advanced shadow analysis.

• Industry-Relevant Skills – gain practical knowledge used in real solar projects.

• Boost Career Opportunities – highly valued skill for solar engineers, EPC firms, and consultants.

• Practical Tools – create professional shadow analysis reports and 3D animations for clients.

• Future-Proof Knowledge – as solar energy adoption grows, shadow analysis will remain a crucial skill.

By enrolling in this course, you’re not just learning a software tool—you’re equipping yourself with professional solar design skills that can open doors to exciting careers and business opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

In this course we will learn various interesting topics like:

1] Introduction to Commands of Google Sketch Up

•Setting The Units and Importing Toolbars

•Introduction to Line, Rectangle and Circle Command

•Pull/Push Command and Offset Command

•Move and Scale Command

•Rotate and Protector Command

•Guideline and Dimension Command

•Paint Bucket and Image Texturing

2] Introduction to Various Toolbar in Google Sketch Up

•Introduction to View Toolbar

•Importing the Location of Site in Google Sketch up

3] Construction of RCC Structure in 3D

•Site Survey and Drawing Preparation

•Construction of RCC Structure in 3D

4] Construction of Module Mounting Structure

•Construction of Foundation

•Construction of Long and Short Column

•Construction of Rafters

•Construction of Purlin

•Construction Back Support

5] Construction of Solar Panel, Solar String and Solar Array

•Construction of Solar Panel Setting Tilt angle and Orientation

•Placing the Solar Panel Over Module Mounting Structure

•Construction of Solar Array

6] Shadow Analysis of Solar Power Plant in Google Sketch up

•Shadow Analysis in Google Sketch up

•Making of Animation of Shadow Analysis and Exporting the Video