Comments on: New Google Earth Map Lets Homeowners Predict Solar Power

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[…] (yet) to individuals in the U.S., but if you own a building and you’re curious about its rooftop solar potential, a new Google Earth-based system can give you at least a rough idea. Unfortunately, the system is […]

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By: Tina Casey

Tina Casey — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:25:37 +0000

Hi Susanna thanks for checking in, funny you should mention 1bog.org because it was cleantechnica’s host for a while! I haven’t poked around in their website but I think the key to the new map is that it correlates the ideal positioning of the solar panels with peak rate times, in order to get the most value for the homeowner or business person’s investment. That’s a bit different from positioning the panels for sunrise-to-sunset efficiency.

By: Susanna Schick

Susanna Schick — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:14:12 +0000

how is this different/better from the one 1bog.org has had for a couple years now?

By: Tina Casey

Tina Casey — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:39:53 +0000

Anybody out there have any guidance for Chris?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:32:55 +0000

Can you please advise:
What are the instructions for enabling the add-on in Google Earth?

By: Suzee Solar

Suzee Solar — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:28:42 +0000

Just finished scanning the site and appreciate all of the information that’s included. This is really a one stop resource for anyone who is interested in alternative energies. I also love the fact that you are located in the Southwest being that we are here in Southern California. Keep up the good work!

By: solar panels cheap

solar panels cheap — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:05:47 +0000

Very cool! That Google Earth add-on will definitely help a lot of homeowners who are interested in going green to save money! Nice article, thanks!

By: Tina Casey

Tina Casey — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:32:40 +0000

Hi yoshhash, sorry if the post was a little unclear about where this works — it’s just for California. But I bet if you ask around at some of the schools and research institutions in Ontario you may find some similar info for your area.

By: yoshhash

yoshhash — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:42:17 +0000

they seem to only work for California- am I doing it wrong? anyone have any luck elsewhere? specifically, I’m in Ontario, canada.