Optimal site selection for establishing solar power plant based on solar radiation using GIS

Abstract

Although many nations employ solar energy as a backup energy source, not every site is equally conducive to the production of solar power. This is caused by the unequal dispersion of solar energy as well as a number of environmental conditions. The framework incorporates a number of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) features, including model builder and area classification. The framework used to derive the five sub-criteria weights determines the ideal locations for plant in the area based on the quantum of potential photovoltaic electricity production (PVOUT) that could possibly produce from Slope, exposure to sunlight, near to highways and closeness to a residential area. Finding the best locations for solar plant side identification in the “Anantapur” district using multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA).