Photovoltaic panel installation area map

Where can I find a large-scale solar photovoltaic database?

The United States Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database can be accessed here or through the USPVDB Viewer. All large-scale solar energy facilities can now be found on a single map thanks to a collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Are solar photovoltaic map services free?

Map services and data downloaded from the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database are free and in the public domain.

How do I use the Global Solar Atlas?

Welcome to the Global Solar Atlas. Start exploring solar potential by clicking on the map. Select sites, draw rectangles or polygons by clicking the respective map controls. Calculate energy production for selected sites. The Global Solar Atlas provides a summary of solar power potential and solar resources globally.

What is a photovoltaic data Database?

Collaborative effort between government, industry, and the public to compile a comprehensive database of photovoltaic installation data for the United States. Contains high-resolution meteorological and solar irradiance datasets for select global regions.

What if the marker does not correspond to my solar production address?

Provide the following information If the marker does not correspond to your solar production address, use an area approach, using the + and - on the map to geographically define your GPS point. O (Opacity) modifies the opacity of the map and the visualization of solar irradiance through a color gradient defined in L (Legend).

What is the optimal tilt angle and direction for fixed solar panels?

The table below lists the optimal tilt angle and direction for fixed solar panels for the US cities and regions by zip codes. Note: The optimal title angle does not change for different zip codes within the same city or region. Also, the optimal direction for fixed solar panels is south for the entire US.