Jump to content

Create a Free Account or Sign In to connect and share in green living and alternative energy forum discussions.

80% of US rooftops good for #Solar


 
No replies to this topic

#1 eds

eds

    Shifted

  • Global Moderator
  • 3,981 posts 263 rep

Posted 21 March 2017 - 10:51 AM

Google’s 'Project Sunroof' tool,
. . . reveals the vast untapped potential for,
. . . rooftop solar installations in the U.S.

The tool uses data from:
. . . . . . Google Maps,
. . . . . . Google Earth, combined with 3D modeling,  
. . . . . . Machine learning for the research, while
. . . . . . Calculating and taking into account
. . . . . . Weather patterns, and the
. . . . . . Position of the sun at different times of the year.

The tool’s search function,
. . . allows users to find the solar electricity potential,
. . . of individual roofs.

In addition, Project Sunroof advises on,
. . . . . . the best size solar installation for your property,
. . . . . . estimates how much energy it will generate, and
. . . . . . how much it would cost to buy or lease the panels.

3-21-2017 Source:  80% of US rooftops good for Solar

0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users