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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.
Recommended Citation
Burke, Elizabeth, "Analyzing Potential Solar Farm Sitting for Montgomery County, PA Using GIS" (2021). Environment and Sustainability Presentations. 9.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/environment_pres/9
Poster
Open Access
Available to all.
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.