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Table 1

Key criteria for the assessment of PV layout

No.	Criteria	Description	References
1	Tilt Angle	The optimal angle at which PV panels are installed on the rooftop to maximise solar energy absorption	Barbón et al. (2022)
2	Inter-Row Distance	The distance between rows of PV modules, ensuring optimal spacing for sunlight exposure and efficient solar energy generation	Appelbaum and Aronescu (2022)
3	Dynamic shading analysis–Shadow Effects/shadowing diagram	The evaluation of shading effects on PV panels in real-time or over specific timeframe. Detailed analysis of shading patterns within the immersive technology platform, considering surrounding buildings, services, and other obstructions	Kazem et al. (2017), Bayrak and Oztop (2020)
4	Self-shadowing of PV panels	Refers to the phenomenon where one part of a solar panel casts a shadow on another part of the same panel	Asgharzadeh et al. (2017)
5	Geographic Factors	Incorporation of GIS data, including altitude, sunlight patterns, weather data, and building orientation for accurate analysis	Jakubiec and Reinhart (2013)

No.	Criteria	Description	References
1	Tilt Angle	The optimal angle at which PV panels are installed on the rooftop to maximise solar energy absorption	Barbón et al. (2022)
2	Inter-Row Distance	The distance between rows of PV modules, ensuring optimal spacing for sunlight exposure and efficient solar energy generation	Appelbaum and Aronescu (2022)
3	Dynamic shading analysis–Shadow Effects/shadowing diagram	The evaluation of shading effects on PV panels in real-time or over specific timeframe. Detailed analysis of shading patterns within the immersive technology platform, considering surrounding buildings, services, and other obstructions	Kazem et al. (2017), Bayrak and Oztop (2020)
4	Self-shadowing of PV panels	Refers to the phenomenon where one part of a solar panel casts a shadow on another part of the same panel	Asgharzadeh et al. (2017)
5	Geographic Factors	Incorporation of GIS data, including altitude, sunlight patterns, weather data, and building orientation for accurate analysis	Jakubiec and Reinhart (2013)