U.S. Renewable Energy Technical Potentials. A GIS-Based Analysis

Lopez, Anthony¹  Roberts, Billy¹  Heimiller, Donna¹  Blair, Nate¹  Porro, Gian¹ 

[1] National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

关键词: renewable energy resources;    energy technical potential;    development potential;    United States;    spatial analysis;    solar power;    photovoltaics;    PV;    concentrating solar power;    CSP;    wind power;    biopower;    hydrothermal power;    geothermal power;    hydropower;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1219777
RP-ID  :  NREL/TP--6A20-51946
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1219777
Others  :  Other: 5950

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report presents the state-level results of a spatial analysis effort calculating energy technical potential, reported in square kilometers of available land, megawatts of capacity, and gigawatt-hours of generation, for six different renewable technologies. For this analysis, the system specific power density (or equivalent), efficiency (capacity factor), and land-use constraints were identified for each technology using independent research, published research, and professional contacts. This report also presents technical potential findings from previous reports.