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Feasibility Study of Solar Access in Residential Neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon.

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6889257
The Feasibility Study of Solar Access in Residential Neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon was performed to document the amount of solar energy falling on existing single family residences and to estimate the solar access potential in undeveloped areas. A random sample of 133 detached residences was used to document the solar access in existing neighborhoods. Using sunchart photographs for analysis, the amount of shading on each of the sample homes was determined. This information, along with other house and lot characteristics, was used to determine now much useable solar radiation strikes Portland's existing detached residences.
Research Organization:
Conservation Management Services, Inc., Portland, OR (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
DOE Contract Number:
FG79-83BP13848
OSTI ID:
6889257
Report Number(s):
DOE/BP-13848-T1; ON: DE87007817
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English