Simulating your site as it is: near shading, bifacial modules, and terrain-aware backtracking
Most energy models ignore what's actually on your site — trees, wind turbines, nearby buildings, and the slopes that shift tracker angles row by row. In this webinar, Cecilia walks you through how RatedPower's 3D Energy tool handles all of it: near shading from external objects, bifacial gain variations across uneven terrain, and terrain-aware backtracking, computed in a single simulation run.


Cecilia Hernandez
Technical Advisor
Technical Advisor at RatedPower with a strong background in solar energy and project development. Nearly three years of experience supervising civil and mechanical works in utility-scale PV projects, complemented by previous roles in quality, environment, and production engineering. Skilled in technical support, construction management, and analytical problem-solving.

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