BIPV Solar Potential Calculator for Ahmedabad City

A project for Smart India Hackathon 2024, designed for ISRO to calculate Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solar potential in Ahmedabad city using a 3D model built with Three.js and a frontend powered by Next.js.

Features

• Dynamic 3D Model Visualization: Interactive 3D models of Ahmedabad buildings using Three.js.
• Real-Time Sunlight Simulation: Accurate sunlight direction and intensity based on latitude, longitude, and time.
• Solar Potential Calculation: Estimates energy generation potential using area, solar irradiance, and panel efficiency.
• User Interaction: Allows users to select buildings and timeframes to analyze specific solar energy potentials.

Key Functionalities

1. Solar Potential Calculation

• Uses building geometry (roof and wall areas) and solar irradiance data to calculate potential energy output.

2. Sunlight Simulation

• Computes real-time sun positions based on user-selected time and geographical coordinates.

3. 3D Navigation

• Allows users to explore the city model, select buildings, and view results dynamically.

Usage

1. Navigate to the app.
2. Select a building from the interactive 3D scene.
3. Choose a time for solar potential analysis.
4. Click "Calculate Solar Potential" to view energy output.