Environmental Studies and Forestry

Impact of Siting Ordinances on Land Availability for Wind and Solar Development

W. Cole, A. Lopez, et al.

Discover how siting ordinances are affecting land availability for wind and solar energy development in this insightful research by a team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Their analysis of over 2,600 ordinances reveals significant implications for renewable energy potential that could reshape future resource assessments.

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Abstract

This research paper investigates the impact of siting ordinances on the availability of land for wind and solar energy development. The study collected data on over 1800 wind and 800 solar ordinances, analyzing their effects on renewable energy potential. Key findings highlight significant reductions in available resources due to setbacks, emphasizing the need for incorporating these ordinances into resource assessments and modeling.

Publisher

Nature Energy

Published On

Jul 26, 2024

Authors

Wesley Cole, Anthony Lopez, Brian Sergi, Aaron Levine, Jesse Carey, Cailee Mangan, Trieu Mai, Travis Williams, Pavlo Pinchuk, Jianyu Gu

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