Google project helps you stick your solar panels where the sun shines

Although many have become accustomed to turning to Google for answers to nearly everything, when it comes to the personalized solar power solutions, answers can still be hard to find

To that end, Google has decided to create what amounts to a solar energy optimization map. It's called Project Sunroof, and it can tell you where to find the best places in a city to gather solar energy from roof-mounted solar panels

The search engine comes up with results by combining aerial and map data. It uses Google Maps, 3D modeling of roof structures, historical cloud and temperature patterns that could impact solar energy generation as well as shadows cast by surrounding buildings and trees Read more...