Spatio-temporal modeling of roof-top photovoltaic panels for improved technical potential assessment and electricity peak load offsetting at the municipal scale
We present a methodology for improved roof-top PV deployment decision-making. We calculate solar radiation time series for every potential roof-top using FOSS4G. We compare 15min time step PV electricity generation load against local demand. We demonstrate how demand and supply can be matched in small geographical areas. We propose and evaluate strategies for selecting convenient potential PV plants.
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