HelioHarvest: Automated Building Footprint Extraction and Rooftop Solar Potential Estimation
摘要
Assessing the solar potential of rooftops is crucial for optimizing photovoltaic (PV) installations and promoting renewable energy adoption. This study presents a methodology for estimating rooftop solar potential using advanced geospatial and machine learning techniques. The proposed framework integrates Mapbox GL for spatial visualization, PVGIS for solar radiation data, and Scikit-Learn for predictive modeling. A web-based application is developed using React.js, HTML, and TailwindCSS for the frontend, with Node.js and Express.js handling backend processes. The system allows users to input rooftop data, analyze solar potential, and generate estimations of energy output based on historical and real-time solar radiation data. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, the model enhances prediction accuracy and enables better decision-making for solar energy investments. The results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach in providing precise and user-friendly solar potential assessments. This research contributes to the growing field of smart energy solutions and supports the transition to sustainable energy sources.