SpringerBriefs in Energy: Cases from Around the World

Doorga, Jay; Rughooputh, Soonil; Boojhawon, Ravindra

This book provides a comprehensive guide on how geographic information systems (GIS) can be used to optimize solar energy resources. A collection of the latest cutting-edge research is presented which seeks to address the most pressing issues faced by policymakers regarding the planning and exploitation of solar energy. Scientifically robust models are developed to guide researchers on identifying optimum sites for the implementation of solar energy projects. Each methodology presented is accompanied by global case studies, ranging from the small islands of Hawaii and Mauritius to larger countries such as India and Spain. This book is primarily targeted to researchers aspiring to unveil and optimize the solar resource potential of their countries for the benefit of a wider audience, ranging from architects, agro-industrialists, climatologists, and energy experts.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-02-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030952129

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-95213-6

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 74