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Title

Application of 3D LiDAR Point Clouds for Measuring the Efficiency of Solar Energy Systems (3D-SOLAR)

Acronym

3D-SOLAR

Code

IP-UNIN-TEH-2025-9

Coordinator

Sveučilište Sjever

Ammount

49620 EUR

Project duration

21.10.2025 – 30.09.2029

Summary

The project “Application of 3D LiDAR Point Clouds for Measuring the Efficiency of Solar Energy Systems (3D-SOLAR)” focuses on developing innovative methods for analysing, detecting and assessing the solar potential of urban rooftops using 3D LiDAR technology and advanced machine learning algorithms. Within the project, a proprietary database of 3D building point clouds will be created, including attributes such as colour, reflectance and temperature. In addition to LiDAR data, RGB and multispectral imagery of the same scenes will be captured to enable multimodal analysis. The project involves researching and developing methods for automated segmentation of solar panels, rooftop superstructures and roof surface orientation, as well as evaluating the performance of different compression standards (e.g., G-PCC, V-PCC, Unicorn) in data processing. Expected results include tools for assessing solar potential, improving efficiency in urban planning, and supporting the implementation of renewable energy sources. The project has high scientific and societal value, contributes to the goals of the green transition, and is fully aligned with principles of sustainable development.

Leader

izv. prof. dr. sc. Emil Dumić

Collaborators

mr. sc. Matija Mikac

izv. prof. dr. sc. Srđan Skok

doc. dr. sc. Ladislav Havaš

doc. dr. sc. Robert Logožar

doc. dr. sc. Dunja Srpak

Miroslav Horvatić

Publications

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Equipment

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Sveučilište Sjever

info@unin.hr

www.unin.hr

Sveučilišni centar Koprivnica

Trg dr. Žarka Dolinara 1

48000 Koprivnica

Sveučilišni centar Varaždin

Jurja Križanića 31b

42000 Varaždin