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Document Type

Paper

Publication Date

4-22-2021

Faculty Mentor

Tristan Ashcroft

Abstract

I used Esri ArcGIS Pro in conjunction with the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to identify and rank the suitability for solar panel sitting in Montgomery County PA. I accounted for factors of slope, aspect, distance from roads, distance from power lines, protected areas, water bodies, and distance from development. For solar panel site selection, I considered only non-developed landscapes. The best locations for solar panels had South facing slopes, were close to existing infrastructure, and away from natural protected areas.

Comments

Presented as part of the Ursinus College Celebration of Student Achievement (CoSA) held April 22, 2021.

The downloadable .mp4 video file is a poster presentation with audio commentary with a run time of 6:54.

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