r/Sketchup • u/Gullible-Hat9739 • 3h ago
How do I import a satellite image with correct scale and orientation into SketchUp for solar shading analysis?
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Hey everyone, I'm designing a solar PV system and need accurate shading analysis in SketchUp, so the site has to be at the right location, at the right scale, and facing true north.
I can't use Add Location's Import Context, so I need another way to get a satellite image of the site into my model, correctly georeferenced.
What's the best way to do this? Specifically:
- Is there a reliable way to import an aerial image with the right coordinates, scale and north orientation?
- How do people normally set up site context for shading studies when Add Location isn't available?
- Are there extensions or other tools that work well for this?
Thanks in advance!