Solar Pathfinder

Solar Pathfinder provides tools and software for analyzing solar access and supporting practical solar design. Its flagship Solar Pathfinder is a durable, non-electronic instrument that uses a reflective dome and latitude-specific sunpath diagrams to reveal surrounding shade and show when it may affect sunlight throughout the year. Users can level and orient the device, adjust the diagram for local magnetic declination, and assess a site’s solar potential in the field. The company also offers replacement parts, manuals, videos, and support resources.

For digital planning, PV Studio 2 helps users model roofs, examine shading with heat maps, and create production reports. Assistant Software combines solar site analysis with panel-placement optimization, shading data, weather integration, and reporting for photovoltaic, thermal, and ecological applications. Solar Pathfinder’s products serve installers, designers, assessors, and property owners working on photovoltaic systems, solar hot water, passive solar homes, landscaping, and greenhouses. The brand describes its mission as helping individuals, families, and companies pursue greater independence, while its tools support informed decisions about solar availability and system placement.