Abstract 3D city models are omnipresent in urban management and simulations. However,
instruments for their evaluation have been limited. Furthermore, current instances are …

In the current framework of energy transition, renewable energy production has gained a
renewed relevance. A set of 75 papers was selected from the existing literature and critically …

Solar radiation significantly affects many processes on Earth. In situ measurements are
demanding and require a dense network of sensors. A suitable alternative solution could be …

Current software solutions for solar-radiation modeling in 3D focus on the urban
environment. Most of the published tools do not implement methods to consider complex …

Nowadays, our society is in the transit to adopt more sustainable energy sources to reduce
our impact on the environment; one alternative is solar energy. However, this is highly …

Virtual 3D city models, in varying forms of extent and detail, are becoming more common, yet
their usage might still be limited. Although virtual 3D city models have significant potential in …

The result of the multidisciplinary collaboration of researchers from different areas of
knowledge to validate a solar radiation model is presented. The MAPsol is a 3D local-scale …

The Sky View Factor (SVF) stands as a critical metric for quantitatively assessing urban
spatial morphology and its estimation method based on Street View Imagery (SVI) has …

Solar energy is an important renewable energy source that is already generated by millions
of solar panels attached to building roofs throughout The Netherlands. Whether a roof is …

Solar energy is an important component of sustainable urban development. However, it is
still not reaching its full potential due to several reasons. One of them is a lack of free tools …