This dataset contains zipcode resolution estimates of suitable area on small (1,000-5,000 m^2), medium (5,000-10,000 m^2) and large (>10,000 m^2) buildings' rooftops for PV deployment.
| Name | Size | Type | Resource Description | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| area_azi_tilt_lower.csv | 7.6 MB | Data | Lower bound zipcode-level estimates (from 95% confidence interval) for small building suitability (number of buildings and rooftop area) in each of 21 orientation/tilt classes. | |
| area_azi_tilt.csv | 11.6 MB | Data | Predicted (center estimate) estimates (from 95% confidence interval) for small building suitability (number of buildings and rooftop area) in each of 21 orientation/tilt classes. | |
| area_azi_tilt_upper.csv | 12.7 MB | Data | Upper bound zipcode-level estimates (from 95% confidence interval) for small building suitability (number of buildings and rooftop area) in each of 21 orientation/tilt classes. | |
| area_azi_tilt_medium_large_upper.csv | 7 KB | Data | Upper bound census region estimates (from 95% confidence interval) for medium/large building suitability (number of buildings and rooftop area) in each of 21 orientation/tilt classes. | |
| area_azi_tilt_medium_large_lower.csv | 5 KB | Data | Lower bound census region estimates (from 95% confidence interval) for medium/large building suitability (number of buildings and rooftop area) in each of 21 orientation/tilt classes. | |
| area_azi_tilt_medium_large.csv | 7 KB | Data | Center estimates (from 95% confidence interval) for medium/large building suitability (number of buildings and rooftop area) in each of 21 orientation/tilt classes. | |
| README.md | 2 KB | Document | Documentation |
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Submitted
• Jun •
10
2016
Cite This Dataset
Phillips, Caleb, and Jenny Melius. 2016. "U.S. PV-Suitable Rooftop Resources." NREL Data Catalog. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Last updated: December 18, 2024. DOI: 10.7799/1258436.
About This Dataset
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10.7799/1258436
Public
12/18/2024
DOE Project
SS13-FY13 AOP Systems Integration
Facilities
High Performance Computing Center (HPC)
Funding Organization
Department of Energy (DOE)
Sponsoring Organization
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office
Research Areas
Computational Science
Energy Analysis
Solar Power
License
View License
Digital Object Identifier
10.7799/1258436