The Photovoltaic Canopy Research Project was conducted in the premises the Tempe campus of Arizona State University to scientifically measure the micro-climate effects of selected ASU solar canopy projects. To do so two studies were conducted:

• Vehicle study that investigated passenger vehicle temperature pattern changes under the sun versus under a solar shading structure to quantify benefits; and
• Microclimate/urban heat/thermal comfort study that quantifies the effect of solar shading structure that mitigates the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in the surrounding area.