Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1550593 Solar Energy 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract

- 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.
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