Use Solar Site Data Management

After deploying, operators can immediately begin mapping their solar sites by importing data from CAD files, digitizing site data with web or desktop software or collecting site data with GPS. Operators with existing geospatial data can load it and begin using the apps.

In this topic, you will learn how to use the solution by assuming the role of a user and performing the following workflows.

Add data in the field

If you have a mobilecentric workforce, using a mobile device may be the best way to collect new data or validate existing data. In the following workflows, you will assume the role of a mobile worker who wants to collect data from the field.

Your interface may vary depending on the type of mobile device that you use.

Note:

Some layers in the Solar Site Field Editor map are not visible when the solution is initially deployed. Review the layer list and turn the visibility on for the desired layers.

Collect access points

To add access points from the field, complete the following steps:

1. Open ArcGIS Field Maps and sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. Tap the Solar Site Field Editor map to open it.
3. Tap Add .
4. From the list of features, search for Access Point and select Access Point from the results.
5. Drag the crosshairs to the correct location, if necessary, and then tap Update Point to place the access point.

   A point is added to your location.

6. Fill in any attributes.
7. When you are finished, at the upper right, tap the check mark or Submit.

Collect constraints

To add constraints from the field, complete the following steps:

1. Open ArcGIS Field Maps and sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. Tap the Solar Site Field Editor map to open it.
3. Tap Add .
4. From the list of features, search for Constraints and select Constraints from the results.
5. Sketch the polygon and fill in any attributes.
6. When you are finished, at the upper right, tap the check mark or Submit.

Add data in the web

In this section, you will learn how to add data in the web and the provided dashboard. In the following workflows, you will assume the role of an editor adding data in ArcGIS Online.

Note:

Some layers in the Solar Site Editor map are not visible when the solution is initially deployed. Review the layer list and turn the visibility on for the desired layers.

Add an air quality monitor

To use a web app to add an air quality monitor to the map, complete the following steps:

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Solar Site Editor web map.
2. From the item page, click Open in Web Editor to launch the editing app.

   Tip:

   Learn more about Web Editor
3. Click Snapping options on the general toolbar to configure snapping for the web app.

   Tip:

   For example, check the check boxes to turn on snapping for assets such as Racking Motor, Inverter, and Medium Voltage Wire to ensure they are connected to another asset.

   Tip:

   Learn more about snapping

4. Locate the area where you will add the air quality monitor.
5. On the editing toolbar, click the Create features button .
6. In the Create feature pane, search for and click Air Quality Monitor.

   Note:

   If the meter is grayed out, ensure that you are zoomed in close enough to add the tee. Features are scale dependent.

7. On the map, click to add the flow meter.
8. In the Create features pane, update the attributes.
9. Click Create.
10. Repeat these steps as needed to add other solar assets.

Note:

The scale of the map will affect the visibility of the layers. Make sure you are at a scale where the air quality monitor is visible before trying to add it to the map.

Add an operations area

To use a web app to add an operations area, complete the following steps:

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Solar Site Editor web map.
2. From the item page, click Open in Web Editor to launch the editing app.
3. Locate the area where you will add the operations area.
4. On the editing toolbar, click the Create features button .
5. In the Create feature pane, search for and click Operations Area.

   Note:

   If the meter is grayed out, ensure that you are zoomed in close enough to add the tee. Features are scale dependent.

6. On the map, sketch the polygon and double-click to finish the sketch.
7. In the Create features pane, update the attributes.
8. Click Create.
9. Repeat these steps as needed to add other solar assets.

Use the Solar Site Dashboard app

To use the dashboard to get a comprehensive view of your solar site assets, complete the following steps:

1. In a browser, browse to the Solar Site Viewers group and locate the Solar Site Dashboard app, and then click Open Dashboard to launch the dashboard.
2. View the solar site statistics.

Add data in ArcGIS Pro

If you have known locations of assets or as-built drawings, you can use ArcGIS Pro to add data to your solar site system. In the following workflows, you will assume the role of an editor adding data in ArcGIS Pro.

Note:

Ensure that you have created the Solar Site Data Manager ArcGIS Pro Project before completing the following workflows.

Add a PV module

To add a PV Module to the map in ArcGIS Pro, complete the following steps:

1. Start ArcGIS Pro and open the Solar Site Data Manager project that you created previously.
2. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

3. Type PV Module into the search box and select the PV Module edit template.

   Use the rectangle tool to draw in your polygon, if its appropriate.

4. Click to start drawing the polygon, and then right-click and to enter in the exact length and width of the panel.
5. Fill in the information and press Enter
6. On the Edit tab, click Save to save your edits.

Add a PV power block

To add PV power blocks, complete the following steps:

1. If necessary, start ArcGIS Pro and open the Solar Site Data Manager project that you created previously.
2. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

3. Type PV Power Block into the search box and select the PV Power Block edit template.
4. In the Create Features pane, fill in the attributes.
5. Sketch the polygon and double-click to finish the sketch.
6. On the Edit tab, click Save to save your edits.