Links to Other Resources

The PVWatts Calculator is an online tool from NREL that estimates the energy production and cost savings of grid-connected solar systems.

Project Sunroof combines Google Maps and sunlight data to estimate a home's solar potential, cost savings, and financing options. It's a use...

This tool estimates the solar energy potential of rooftops across the U.S., using data and modeling to highlight areas best suited for solar. It suppo...

The USDA Web Soil Survey provides detailed soil data that can impact the engineering and cost of solar installations. It’s useful for determining the ...

This mapper helps users identify designated wetlands, which are sensitive ecological zones where solar development may be limited or require special p...

This tool lets users assess whether a site falls within a flood zone, which can affect solar project viability. It supports informed site selection an...

Google Earth is a geospatial tool that allows users to visually assess land characteristics from a satellite view. It is helpful for identifying poten...

A 5,300-panel solar array developed on a capped landfill in Falmouth delivers energy savings to low-income households. Part of the Joe-4-Sun program, ...

Faith-based organizations are using solar installations to extend energy access to low-income families while removing barriers like credit checks and ...

This article addresses common siting challenges, such as environmental concerns and community resistance, and proposes the “Design, Avoid, Minimize, M...