Brazil is a tropical country with continental dimensions and abundant solar resources that
are still underutilized. However, solar energy is one of the most promising renewable …

There have been significant advances in the shift from fossil-based energy systems to
renewable energies in recent years. Decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) is one of the most …

The morphology of urban areas plays a crucial role in determining solar potential, which
directly affects photovoltaic capacity and the achievement of net-zero outcomes. This study …

The presence of shadows is one of the main disadvantages of photovoltaic solar panel
installations in urban environments. This article analyses their effect on solar installations …

Sandy beach and foredune environments are common throughout coastlines globally.
Coastal landscapes are dynamic and vulnerable to water level fluctuations, storm events …

Wind energy is one of Brazil's most promising energy sources, and the rapid growth of wind
plants has increased the need for accurate and efficient inspection methods. The current …

One billion people live in informal settlements worldwide. The complex and multilayered
spaces that characterize this unplanned form of urbanization pose a challenge to traditional …

LiDAR scanning for surveying applications acquire measurements over wide areas and long
distances, Which produces large-scale 3D point clouds with significant local density …

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 …

Buildings are important structures that form the fabric of the city, especially in metropolitan
cities. The science of remote sensing has several advantages in the extraction of buildings …