3D Solar Potential Modelling and Analysis: a Case Study for the City of Utrecht

Abstract

The city of Utrecht in the Netherlands has high ambitions in realizing locally produced renewable energy, especially using photovoltaic (PV) solar energy panels. By the year 2030, the Utrecht Central Station district aims to be energy neutral. The present contribution describes two developed methods for the simulation of solar potential. These methods can easily be employed by urban planners to make an optimal decision for designing a smart energy plan for an area or city. The work carried out is part of Smart Sustainable Districts- Deep Dive Utrecht Project, funded by Climate-KIC.