ScanTheSun

Name: ScanTheSun
Rating: 3.9166667 (160 reviews)
Author: Scientific Mobile

By: Scientific Mobile

Solar panel calculator with shade analysis

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Features & Capabilities

ScanTheSun is an advanced solar panel calculator designed to maximize the operational efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels and solar collectors. Awarded the ENERGY GLOBE NATIONAL AWARD in 2016 and a member of the WORLD ALLIANCE FOR EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS in 2020, this tool helps users analyze shade impacts from surrounding trees and buildings to minimize energy loss.

Users can plan optimal panel placement on various rooftops and urban settings, accurately predict electric energy production or water heating output, and generate detailed solar energy yield reports quickly. Featuring precise sun-position calculations, atmospheric refraction adjustments, and advanced geometry and matrix computations, ScanTheSun ensures highly accurate results. Its multithreaded architecture allows smooth performance even on older devices, and it's available in multiple languages including English, German, Italian, and Polish.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

9.3 Last updated: 2026-05-22

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Creation date:

2014-07-06

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.NFC Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk

Size:

154.22MB

Email:

co*****@scanthesun.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

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# 295,276 ▼ 970

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Developed by:

Scientific Mobile

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scanthesun

Email:

co*****@scanthesun.com

Website:

http://www.scanthesun.com

User Reviews

ScanTheSun is a useful app for analyzing solar panel placement, offering good real-time rendering and efficiency calculations. However, many users find it frustrating that essential features require a paid license. The app suffers from poor instructions, unclear saving functionality, and difficulty in contacting support. While it provides valuable solar analysis, the learning curve and usability issues limit its accessibility for some users.

Pros

Useful for analyzing solar panel placement and tilt, accounting for shading throughout the year.
Provides representative calculations for specific locations like Perth, Western Australia.
Good real-time rendering and overall functionality, with features like email reports and online review.
App is easy to use and has decent documentation after initial learning curve.
Helpful in showing efficiency levels when changing variables like angle, placement, and orientation of solar panels.

Cons

Most features require purchasing a license or activation code, making the 'free' app frustrating to use.
Saving projects or reports often does not work or is unclear, with no obvious way to save or finalize steps.
Lack of clear instructions or guidance within the app, leading to confusion especially in steps like horizon scanning or saving reports.
Difficult to contact support or access experts, with broken or unavailable links and no clear help channels.
Interface is not intuitive, with some features requiring external guidance like YouTube tutorials to understand usage.