Where are the sunniest places in Minnesota?
A team of seven graduate students at the University of Minnesota has found the answer, down to the square meter. The result is an innovative Web-based “solar suitability” tool designed to help renewable energy companies choose suitable sites for solar panels. The award-winning application also has potential uses in transportation, natural resource management and urban planning.
Story:http://www.startribune.com/business/268636802.html
Link to the map:http://maps.umn.edu/solar/
Pretty cool stuff.