Total, Google Cloud Develop Tool to Map Solar Energy Potential
October 13 2020 - 3:37AM
Dow Jones News
By Joshua Kirby
Total SE said Tuesday that it has joined with Alphabet Inc.'s
Google Cloud to develop a mapping tool that will more accurately
assess the solar-energy potential of people's homes.
The French energy company said the tool, which is called Solar
Mapper, will help to accelerate the deployment of solar panels for
individuals by using algorithms that provide better data quality
from satellite images than current tools. Solar Mapper will also
provide more accurate estimations of solar potential, the company
said, as well as greater geographical coverage.
In France, Solar Mapper provides geographical coverage of more
than 90%, the company said.
Combining Total's expertise in solar energy with Google Cloud's
databases and artificial intelligence will allow the company to
deploy solar panels to people's roofs more quickly, said
Marie-Noelle Semeria, Total's chief technology officer.
The company said it also plans to apply Solar Mapper to
businesses, targeting industrial and commercial buildings and
installations.
Write to Joshua Kirby at joshua.kirby@dowjones.com
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