GIS-Based Solar Radiation Mapping, Site Evaluation, and Potential Assessment: A Review
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In this study, geographic information system (GIS)-based methods and their applications in solar power system planning and design were reviewed. Three types of GIS-based studies, including those on solar radiation mapping, site evaluation, and potential assessment, were considered to elucidate the role of GISs as problem-solving tools in relation to photovoltaic and concentrated solar power systems for the conversion of solar energy into electricity. The review was performed by classifying previous GIS-based studies into several subtopics according to the complexity of the employed GIS-based methods, the type of solar power conversion technology, or the scale of the study area. Because GISs are appropriate for handling geospatial data related to solar resource and site suitability conditions on various scales, the applications of GIS-based methods in solar power system planning and design could be expanded further.
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OpenAlex topics: Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics · Energy and Environment Impacts · Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability
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Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea
Department of Energy Engineering, Kangwon National University, Samcheok 25913, Korea
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