Solar panels. They're the next big thing. They'd save everyone oodles on electricity, not to mention ease the strain on ConEd's grid.

But if we all made the switch to solar panels, how much money and power could we save? 

Well, this new amazing interactive map from Mapdwell used technology developed at MIT to analyze every rooftop in New York City. 

Using factors like rooftop shape, local weather, and shading from nearby structures and vegetation, they discovered how much power a solar cell system on every rooftop could produce.

Mapdwell is devoted to enabling communities with information in order to drive sustainable practices into action.

Via Mapdwell

So, could you be saving a ton of money with solar panels installed on your rooftop? 

Type your address into this interactive map to find out.

Forget Rooftop Bars and Pools: Rooftop Cottages Are Officially Now a Thing in NYC.

[via Treehugger]