Abstract
Energy development plans involving the use of solar energy are very beneficial from an environmental perspective. Its impacts are specific to geographic location; taking advantage of the solar energy potential basically depends on reliable estimates of the climatological amount of solar radiation received at the surface, which is a complex function of meteorological and environmental factors. Obtaining solar radiation data is essential for local development, to characterize them, there are several cutting-edge methods and technologies. One of them is the use of satellite images with high resolution. The aim of this paper is to assess the climatological aspects of incoming solar radiation in clear sky conditions in the State of Jalisco, Mexico and Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone. The results are intended to stimulate the use of solar radiation as an alternative energy source in an area where heavily relying on fossil fuel combustion.
Highlights
The planet Earth is going through a critical moment in environmental matters; the constant emission of Greenhouse Gases to the atmosphere, global and local climate change, the vulnerability and climatic variability coupled with sprawl of cities, appear to be out of control
Its impacts are specific to geographic location; taking advantage of the solar energy potential basically depends on reliable estimates of the climatological amount of solar radiation received at the surface, which is a complex function of meteorological and environmental factors
The aim of this paper is to assess the climatological aspects of incoming solar radiation in clear sky conditions in the State of Jalisco, Mexico and Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone
Summary
The planet Earth is going through a critical moment in environmental matters; the constant emission of Greenhouse Gases to the atmosphere, global and local climate change, the vulnerability and climatic variability coupled with sprawl of cities, appear to be out of control. The industrial development of the 19th century, the dependence on fossil fuels of the past century and today, they have caused society to leave the benefits that nature has provided. In this sense, one of the main concerns of governments around the world is the search for energy re-. Héctor et al 206 sources that allow its population an integral development [1] In this context, urban growth, technological development and the socio-economic structure are demanding greater consumption of energy. If this trend continues, reducing planetary fossil fuel reserves estimated at only 40 to 60 years; so, in a short time, these energy sources will come in stage of exhaustion and increase in prices [2]
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