Solar North - A simple explanation?

[Geo]

@desconsh

Now I import the location which obviously is inserted with north in the correct position.

If you want to keep things simple, then, manually geo-locate the model.
Don’t clutter the model by using Add Location

In SketchUp Pro…
Window > Model Info > Geo-location > Advanced Settings > Set Manual Location

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