Optimize the technical design of your solar plant. Calculate installable capacity based on GCR, Pitch and module efficiency for Utility Scale projects.
The first step in developing a solar project (Greenfield) is determining the land's hosting capacity. Unlike residential self-consumption, where the limit is the roof, in Utility Scale plants the limiting factor is usually the grid connection point or the usable land area.
Our calculator uses industry standard density ratios (2025-2026) to offer a realistic viability estimate before contracting detailed engineering.
| Characteristic | Fixed Structure | Solar Tracker (1-Axis) |
|---|---|---|
| Density (MWp/Ha) | High (~1.0 - 1.2) | Medium (~0.6 - 0.8) |
| Typical GCR | 45% - 55% | 30% - 40% |
| Production (Yield) | Base | +15% to +25% |
| Land Use | Efficient (Less Ha/MW) | Extensive (More Ha/MW) |
Density is not a fixed number. It depends mainly on two design variables:
GCR = Row width / Pitch.To maximize density, we increase GCR, but we also increase shading losses in the first and last hours of the day.
// Simplified formula
Total Power (W) = Area (m²) × GCR × Module Efficiency
// Practical example
1 Ha (10,000 m²) with GCR 0.5 and 21% Eff. Panel
10,000 × 0.5 × 210 W/m² ≈ 1.05 MWp
Geographic location dramatically affects revenue. The same 50 MWp design will have very different economic returns in Northern vs Southern Spain.
Galicia, Cantabria
Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha
Germany, France
*Compensated by higher energy prices (PPA).
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