Solar energy potential

Satellite-derived solar radiation layers and site analytics — rank rooftops, neighborhoods, and candidate sites by realistic generation potential.

  • City-scale irradiance
  • Site ranking
  • Seasonal profiles

Benefits

What solar energy potential unlocks

Short-term optimization

  • Screen sites without instrument campaigns
  • Prioritize rooftop-program neighborhoods
  • Consistent criteria across candidate sites

Long-term impact

  • Seasonal generation expectations per site
  • Policy-program design inputs
  • Portfolio-level potential assessments

Approach & methodology

How the analytics work

We are transparent about data sources, models, and limits — so you can trust what you act on.

Data sources
Satellite-derived solar radiation climatologies with terrain and land-use context.
Approach
Irradiance aggregation per surface/zone with shading and orientation heuristics.
Update cadence
Annual baselines with seasonal breakdowns.
Limitations
Rooftop-level structural suitability still needs engineering review; microshading needs site data.

Deliverables

Expected outputs

  • GIS-ready data layers (GeoJSON / KML / SHP / GeoTIFF)
  • Decision-ready PDF report with interpretation
  • Interactive smart map with time-series view

Process

Project stages

3–5 weeks per program area

  1. Define area of interest and indicators with your team

  2. Acquire and process multi-date satellite imagery

  3. Run analytics models and validate outputs

  4. Deliver layers, maps, and report; set up recurring monitoring