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Project Sunroof by Google Provides Insight on Solar Power Production in the United States
Google and Project Sunroof recently collected data on the areas in the United States that would be the most viable to produce solar power energy. They collected data covering over 60 million buildings. This project does an excellent job of locating and connecting with the cities that can have the biggest impact against carbon emissions caused by climate change. They released the top ten cities with the highest potential for solar power production. Those cities include: Houston Los Angeles Phoenix San Antonio New York San Diego Jacksonville Oklahoma City Dallas Albuquerque Google also reported data from their nationwide research.
Scan over how Project Sunroof by Google is reshaping the conversation on Solar Power
Project Sunroof Shines Light on Renewable Energy Individuals interested in saving money on their electric bills can look to Project Sunroof to test the efficiency of their rooftops for solar energy. When online users enter their address at Project Sunroof, Google's database looks up your home in Google Maps and combines that information with other data to create your personalized roof analysis. Google computes how much sunlight hits your roof in a year. It takes into account: Google's database of aerial imagery and maps 3D modeling of your roof Shadows cast by nearby structures and trees All possible sun positions over the course of a year