ShadeSnap

ShadeSnap is a mobile + web AI app that helps solar installers and O&M teams quantify shading and horizon obstructions without expensive site surveys. Using a phone camera and on-device sensors, it guides the user through a short capture workflow, then estimates annual shading loss by time-of-day/season and flags the highest-impact obstructions (trees, parapets, nearby buildings). The output is a simple report: expected kWh impact, recommended panel layout adjustments, and a “trim/relocate” priority list with rough ROI. It’s not a replacement for bankable engineering tools; it’s a fast, good-enough field tool to reduce rework, change orders, and underperforming installs. The web dashboard stores sites, exports PDFs for customers/permits, and lets managers compare crews and outcomes over time. Realistically, accuracy depends on capture quality and local conditions, so the app focuses on repeatable workflow and transparent confidence scoring.