Run a Solar Analysis

Perform a solar analysis on your model to determine photovoltaic potential of your model.

To use Solar Analysis, you must be a subscriber and logged in to your Autodesk account.

To begin a solar analysis

1. Click Analyze tabEnergy Analysis Solar.
2. In the Solar Analysis dialog, use the drop down to select the Study Type.
3. Optional: Click the Gears icon to the right of the Study Type and set the solar analysis settings.
   Note: For detailed information on solar analysis settings, see the Solar Analysis PDF: PDF file: Insight Solar Analysis.
4. Use the drop down to select the surfaces to be analyzed.
   • All Roof Exterior Surfaces - When selected for a model with building elements, this option automatically selects all Roof elements.
   • All Mass Faces - When selected for a model with conceptual masses, this option automatically selects all mass faces.
   • <user selection> - This option allows you to select your own mass and building element surfaces for analysis.
5. Click Update to run the analysis.