Shading forest for utility projects

[CarlosSolis]

Hello PVsyst Community,

I’m a solar PV designer working on utility-scale projects and looking for an efficient way to import a 3D forest model into PVsyst. The goal is to perform accurate shading and horizon analyses, as nearby vegetation significantly impacts system performance.

If anyone has experience or recommendations for importing realistic 3D vegetation or forest models into PVsyst—whether through SketchUp, terrain files, or other compatible formats—I would greatly appreciate your insights.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Best regards,

Carlos