Large, utility-scale solar energy facilities are increasingly being deployed throughout the
United States, with nearly 10 000 projects over 1 megawatt completed by the end of 2023 …

Abstract The State of Illinois is examining prospects to increase the development of in-state
renewable energy resources on public lands. In response, this research develops a scalable …

This study delves into the programmatic optimization of utility-scale solar site selection in
Texas, strongly emphasizing integrating geographical, economic, and environmental …

As states and regions have begun prioritizing renewable energy at the legislative level, solar
energy has started to play a noticeably larger role in the energy portfolio of certain regions in …

The introduction of renewable energy legislation in the European Union aims to encourage
development of utility-scale renewable energy sources. Site location is a key part of strategic …

Solar power plants are important alternatives to fossil fuel-based power plants because they
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. The potential …

Determining socially acceptable and economically viable locations for utility-scale solar
projects is a costly process that depends on many technical, economic, environmental and …

Conventional power generation methods have led to adverse environmental impacts. Thus,
the need for a strategic transition to alternative energy sources arises. This paper addresses …

Enough sunlight falls on the Earth in one hour to power the world's energy needs for a year
(Brown, 2015). It has been estimated that we could meet that demand by covering a parcel …

While the government of Hong Kong has acknowledged the need to increase renewable
energy contributions in its fuel mix, the implementation of renewable energy projects in the …