
Joran de Wil contributed to the STEAM-POWER_V3 repository by developing advanced 3D solar simulation features over a two-month period. He implemented dynamic sun positioning based on real-world azimuth and altitude calculations, enabling accurate visualization of solar geometry within the simulation. Using JavaScript and Babylon.js, Joran integrated location-based sun data and refined panel orientation logic to improve the fidelity of solar power output estimation. His work included UI simplification and simulation-cycle synchronization, resulting in a more maintainable and realistic modeling environment. The depth of his engineering addressed both technical accuracy and usability, supporting better design decisions for photovoltaic systems.

June 2025 – STEAM-POWER_V3 (Davidvdb1): Key features delivered include Solar Power Calculation and Panel Orientation Enhancements, leveraging location-based sun position data and sun object integration to refine panel yaw/orientation and ensure energy outputs are updated in the simulation cycle. A UI Cleanup removed blade type selection to simplify the interface. Major fixes included stabilizing energy propagation in the simulation component and addressing small solar panel issues. Impact: higher fidelity energy modeling, more accurate simulations, and a streamlined UI that reduces maintenance burden. Technologies demonstrated: solar geometry, sun position data integration, panel orientation math, simulation-cycle synchronization, UI refactor, and disciplined commit-based development.
June 2025 – STEAM-POWER_V3 (Davidvdb1): Key features delivered include Solar Power Calculation and Panel Orientation Enhancements, leveraging location-based sun position data and sun object integration to refine panel yaw/orientation and ensure energy outputs are updated in the simulation cycle. A UI Cleanup removed blade type selection to simplify the interface. Major fixes included stabilizing energy propagation in the simulation component and addressing small solar panel issues. Impact: higher fidelity energy modeling, more accurate simulations, and a streamlined UI that reduces maintenance burden. Technologies demonstrated: solar geometry, sun position data integration, panel orientation math, simulation-cycle synchronization, UI refactor, and disciplined commit-based development.
May 2025 monthly summary for the project Davidvdb1/STEAM-POWER_V3. Implemented dynamic sun positioning in the 3D solar simulation and added solar power output estimation with validation logging. Delivered real-world solar geometry driven by azimuth/altitude to position a 3D sun model, plus panel-sun angle-based power estimates with console logging for monitoring. Commits include: 0f49b325ba18931f3a0e767c1ca99882d15a1609 (first version moving sun) and bfbcf1cb577bb6db58c8098525f094e1d631b69e (solar output calc 1). No major bugs reported this month; minor issues logged for follow-up. Business value: enhances realism and data-driven PV performance analysis, enabling better design decisions and user-facing visualization. Technologies/skills: 3D visualization, solar geometry (azimuth/altitude), PV power estimation, logging/monitoring, validation.
May 2025 monthly summary for the project Davidvdb1/STEAM-POWER_V3. Implemented dynamic sun positioning in the 3D solar simulation and added solar power output estimation with validation logging. Delivered real-world solar geometry driven by azimuth/altitude to position a 3D sun model, plus panel-sun angle-based power estimates with console logging for monitoring. Commits include: 0f49b325ba18931f3a0e767c1ca99882d15a1609 (first version moving sun) and bfbcf1cb577bb6db58c8098525f094e1d631b69e (solar output calc 1). No major bugs reported this month; minor issues logged for follow-up. Business value: enhances realism and data-driven PV performance analysis, enabling better design decisions and user-facing visualization. Technologies/skills: 3D visualization, solar geometry (azimuth/altitude), PV power estimation, logging/monitoring, validation.
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