Simple and low-cost method of planning for tree growth and lifetime effects on solar photovoltaic systems performance

- Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems increasing located with potentially tree shading.
- Used existing free tools for a new method to predict the shading losses for trees.
- Tree height, crown width, growth rate & geographic location were investigated.
- Minimum planting distances quantified based on tree species and orientation.
- Assists roof-mounted PV system planning of technical design.