Array & Rail Calculator
Admin
Project Manager
Panel Configuration
Available Panel Types
Add New Panel Type
Current Panel Specifications
Width: "
Height: "
Thickness: mm
Wattage: W
Array Layout Tool
Clamp & Rail Settings
Gap between vertical rows of panels (0 = no gap)
Settings Summary
Mid-clamp adds 1.0" between panels
End-clamps add 1.5" at each end
Space between rows: 0"
Overhang extends rails 6" beyond array
Using 14' stock rails
Results
Batch Cut Optimizer
💡 Optimizing multiple projects together can reduce waste by 40-60% compared to cutting them separately.
Batch Options
Use Scraps:
⚠️ Selected projects use different stock lengths
Select Projects
| Project Name ↕ | Arrays ↕ | Panels ↕ | System Size ↕ | Last Updated ↕ |
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Racking Database
Manage brands, rails, and clamps for your solar installations
Scrap Inventory Management
♻️ Manage warehouse scrap pieces for optimized rail cutting across all projects
Quick Add Scrap
💡 Selecting a rail type helps match scraps to projects with the same racking system
inches
(2' default)
💡 How Scraps Work
- Scraps are warehouse inventory pieces used before cutting new stock
- Enable scraps to use them in optimization (toggle above)
- The optimizer automatically selects the best scrap pieces to minimize waste
- Track scrap usage in optimization results to see efficiency
- Use "Save Cutoffs as Scraps" button in Results tab to add leftover pieces