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San José Gallego, Luis JavierAuthorMacias Rodriguez, Javier AlfonsoAuthorNúñez RCorresponding AuthorMunoz AAuthorMacías JAuthorHerrero RAuthorAntón IAuthor

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October 30, 2023
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Estimation of solar resource for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics in urban environments using image-based shade detection

Publicated to: OPTICS EXPRESS. 31 (21): 34240-34251 - 2023-10-09 31(21), DOI: 10.1364/OE.496856

Authors:

Nunez, Ruben; Munoz, Alvaro; San Jose, Luis Javier; Macias, Javier; Herrero, Rebeca; Anton, Ignacio
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Affiliations

Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieria y Diseno Industrial - Author
Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería y Diseño Industrial , Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn & Diseno Ind, Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Inst Energia Solar, Madrid, Spain - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
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Abstract

Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV) in urban environments face challenges in accurately estimating solar resource due to dynamic shading effects. This research presents a methodology for evaluating VIPV solar resource by analyzing imagery and detecting shade conditions along driving routes. Street image mapping services and obstacle detection algorithms are utilized to determine the shaded or sunny condition of the vehicle at each point. The approach enables the calculation of solar irradiance, considering direct and diffuse components, and identifies energetically optimal driving routes. The methodology provides valuable insights for optimizing MPPT algorithms and assessing VIPV performance in urban settings. It offers a practical tool for sustainable mobility and renewable energy integration.
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Keywords

skyGoogle street viewSustainable cities and communities

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal OPTICS EXPRESS due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from World Citations provided by WoS (ESI, Clarivate), it yields a value for the citation normalization relative to the expected citation rate of: 2.01. This indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: ESI Nov 13, 2025)

This information is reinforced by other indicators of the same type, which, although dynamic over time and dependent on the set of average global citations at the time of their calculation, consistently position the work at some point among the top 50% most cited in its field:

  • Weighted Average of Normalized Impact by the Scopus agency: 1.45 (source consulted: FECYT Mar 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2026-04-27, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 9
  • Scopus: 9
  • Europe PMC: 1
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Impact and social visibility

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/93705/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 42
  • Downloads: 38
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 11 - sustainable cities and communities, with a probability of 62% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (NUÑEZ JUDEZ, RUBEN) and Last Author (ANTON HERNANDEZ, IGNACIO).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been NUÑEZ JUDEZ, RUBEN.

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Project objectives

Los objetivos perseguidos en esta aportación se centran en mejorar la estimación del recurso solar para fotovoltaica integrada en vehículos en entornos urbanos. Se pretende analizar las condiciones de sombra mediante detección basada en imágenes a lo largo de rutas de conducción, evaluar el uso de servicios de mapeo y algoritmos de detección de obstáculos para determinar zonas sombreadas o soleadas, calcular la irradiancia solar considerando componentes directos y difusos, identificar rutas de conducción energéticamente óptimas, y proporcionar una metodología que optimice algoritmos MPPT y evalúe el rendimiento de VIPV en contextos urbanos, contribuyendo así a la movilidad sostenible y la integración de energías renovables.
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Most relevant results

El estudio presenta una metodología innovadora para la estimación del recurso solar en vehículos con fotovoltaica integrada en entornos urbanos mediante detección de sombras basada en imágenes. Los resultados más relevantes incluyen: 1) la aplicación de servicios de mapeo de imágenes callejeras y algoritmos de detección de obstáculos para clasificar condiciones de sombra o sol en cada punto del recorrido; 2) el cálculo detallado de la irradiancia solar, incorporando componentes directos y difusos; 3) la identificación de rutas de conducción energéticamente óptimas para maximizar la captación solar; y 4) la contribución a la optimización de algoritmos MPPT y evaluación del rendimiento de VIPV en contextos urbanos, facilitando herramientas prácticas para movilidad sostenible e integración de energías renovables.
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