What is Project Sunroof?

Project Sunroof puts Google’s expansive data in mapping and computing resources to use for people and organizations interested in solar power, helping illustrate the potential of solar power for a single house, and with the introduction of the data explorer, the potential of solar for zip codes, cities, counties and states.

Does Project Sunroof have solar data?

We currently have solar data for portions of 50 states and Washington DC. See if we’ve got you covered. Project Sunroof is a solar calculator from Google that helps you map your roof’s solar savings potential. Learn more, get an estimate and connect with providers.

Does Google have a solar project?

Google has previously invested in projects with solar energy provider, SolarCity. While the solar insights provided by Project Sunroof were initially used to support individual rooftop solar insights, additional uses for the data have been developed by Google.

What is sunroof & how does it work?

Initially launched to drive consumer awareness and education, the service now also makes it easy for interested homeowners to connect with solar providers in their area. Sunroof covers 43 million rooftops in the U.S. — which is more than 50% of all households — and in the coming months will be available in all 50 states.

How much data does sunroof process?

Sunroof processes roughly 1 petabyte (1,000 terabytes) of data: height and color for 43 million homes; weather information; about 1,000 state and local incentives; and hundreds of local electricity rates. Over the past 3 years, Sunroof has grown from a part-time project to a full-time job for Elkin and his team.

Will a solar roof service be available in the United States?

So far, the roof exposure to the direct sun can be analyzed by citizens of Boston, the San Francisco Bay area and Fresno. If the prediction turns out to be correct, the service might be available all over the U.S. rather soon, with potential to be spread worldwide.