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Catching rays

What do you get if you cross a virtual reality model of San Francisco with a year's worth of sunshine?

The answer is Golden Gate City's very own micro-sunshine map - showing exactly which parts of which buildings are bathed year-round in golden rays.

It'll tell you where to put your solar panels for maximum power - but also how much light loss to claim for if a new building puts yours in the shade.



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San Francisco is part of the golden coast of California. But just how sunny is it?
San Francisco is part of the golden coast of California. But just how sunny is it?
Image: NOAA
    Background image: Solar Century
 

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