ORUGA®: optimisation software for solar power plant design

ORUGA®: optimising power generation at solar PV plants

ORUGA® is a suite of advanced algorithmic tools designed to optimise photovoltaic projects.

Specifically crafted for projects on complex terrain, it can be applied to increase plant revenue, deliver precise annual yield calculations, or optimise earthworks volumes.

Key Benefits

3D Backtracking	Increases plant generation during peak-value hours and helps extend module lifespan.
ORUGA® Performance Model	Delivers accurate yield calculations in 3D scenarios, reducing business model uncertainty.
Earthworks Optimisation	Reduces civil engineering costs, simplifies tracker selection, and lowers uncertainty during the bidding phase.

3D Backtracking: Increasing Revenue in PV Projects

ORUGA® 3D Backtracking builds upon Sener’s extensive expertise in concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. Proven in commercial plants, it enjoys the trust of IPP companies and EPC contractors, such as ACCIONA and OHLA.

Increased electricity generation

above market standards

Measured generation gains

closely match values calculated by the ORUGA® Performance Model software

Straightforward implementation

with generation increases active from day one, requiring no ongoing adjustments

Transparent and proactive process

Measured result

Across 12 plants with a total installed capacity of 720 MWp, the average annual generation
gain was 3.0%, compared with 1.6% achieved by solar tracker suppliers on the same projects.

ORUGA® Performance Model: Precise Yield Calculations

ORUGA® Performance Model accurately calculates the yield of any PV plant on any terrain, overcoming the limitations of standard market software.

Certified by an independent technical advisor and extensively benchmarked against operational data from commercial plants, this tool provides immense value in reducing business model uncertainty for any solar PV project.

As a key differentiator, the software precisely calculates the yield gain achieved by implementing ORUGA® 3D Backtracking on the project.

Measured result

Across 12 plants with a total installed capacity of 720 MWp, the annual generation gain
achieved matched the value previously calculated by the software to within 95%.

Earthworks Optimisation

The ORUGA® civil engineering module generates realistic, buildable, and optimized target surfaces that comply with the installation tolerances of any tracker or fixed structure on the market.

For a 100 MWp plant, calculations can be completed within three days. This rapid turnaround allows teams to quickly reduce civil works costs, select the best tracker for the site, and reduce uncertainty during the bidding phase.

Track record

More than 20 GWp analysed · More than 200 projects · More than 50 clients

Service Delivery Framework

Key benefits

3D Backtracking	Fee per installed MWp.
ORUGA® Performance Model	Annual software licence.
Earthworks Optimisation	Engineering consultancy services.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ORUGA®?

ORUGA® 3D Backtracking

The most disruptive BT3D algorithm on the market, proven in commercial plants.

Format: PDF

1,23 MB

ORUGA® Civil Works

Minimise the Earthworks and the Pylon Length of your PV Plant.

Format: PDF

11,83 MB

ORUGA® Performance Model

The state of the art in software for performance calculation of PV plants.

Format: PDF

1,42 MB

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Renewable and Low-Carbon Solutions Generation

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ORUGA®: optimising power generation at solar PV plants

Boost the profitability of your solar project

ORUGA®: optimising power generation at solar PV plants

3D Backtracking: Increasing Revenue in PV Projects

Increased electricity generation

Measured generation gains

Straightforward implementation

Transparent and proactive process

ORUGA® Performance Model: Precise Yield Calculations

Earthworks Optimisation

Service Delivery Framework

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