1. A method for determining a potential surface for installation of solar panels, comprising: extracting, from a database of overhead images, at least one overhead image respective of a location; identifying a surface outline of at least one surface within the at least one overhead image; determining a pattern associated with the surface outline, the pattern comprising at least a facet; determining a potential installation area for solar panels based on the at least a facet, wherein the determination of the potential installation area of the solar panel is made by statistically reviewing outline angles commonly associated with rooftops and comparing the identified straight lines to the outline angles commonly associated with rooftops; and, displaying the potential installation area overlaid on the overhead image.