Abstract

Assessment of Solar Potential and Energy Savings using 3D Roof Models
Track: 3D Analysis
Authors: KyoHyouk Kim, Su Jin Lee

Various factors affect the final solar potential and the spatial resolution of the input Digital Elevation Model (DEM) is of importance. We built 3D building roof models using CityEngine, from which higher resolution of DSMs for building structures were reconstructed. We used the detailed 3D roof models to estimate the solar potential of USC campus and estimated suitable roof area for solar panel installment, expected electricity output, savings, and carbon savings