solar segmentation Computer Vision Project

Here are a few use cases for this project:

1. Solar Panel Installation and Maintenance: Solar segmentation can be used to analyze drone or satellite imagery to locate solar panels in residential and commercial areas, helping installation companies plan new installations, monitor existing ones, and schedule maintenance.

2. Energy Production Estimation: By identifying the number and types of solar panels in a region, the model can assist in estimating the total solar energy being produced, which can be helpful for utility companies, governments, and renewable energy researchers.

3. Urban Planning and Environmental Impact: Urban planners and local authorities can use this model to analyze the distribution and prevalence of solar panels in a region, helping them form effective policies and strategies to promote solar energy use and reduce carbon emissions.

4. Identifying Potential Solar Users: Solar segmentation can help identify buildings or areas with high potential for solar panel installations, such as large rooftops or unshaded areas that receive a significant amount of sunlight. This information could be valuable to solar providers targeting new clients.

5. Solar Panel Theft Monitoring: By regularly analyzing images of solar installations, the model can be used to detect unexpected changes or missing panels, which can be an indication of theft or vandalism. Monitoring the status of panels can help owners or authorities take appropriate action in a timely manner.