I am looking for a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to analyze the solar potential of urban rooftops using QGIS. The aim is to calculate solar insolation for individual rooftops and assess the impact of shadow effects and create a comprehensive model that can be applied to all buildings within a specific region, ultimately resulting in a map that visualizes solar potential across the area.
I have researched various QGIS plugins and tools related to solar analysis but have not found a cohesive workflow that covers both solar insolation calculation and shadow analysis. I am familiar with basic QGIS operations, including importing GIS data and performing spatial analyses, but I am unsure how to integrate these elements specifically for solar potential assessment.
Could anyone provide a detailed workflow or steps to achieve this analysis in QGIS? Additionally, do you have any recommendations for relevant plugins or resources that could assist in this process?
