This article uses GIS technology to map the prospective locations to implement solar energy on the University of Texas at Austin (UT) campus. One of the main concerns of using solar energy and solar panels at UT was the price increase and the danger of ruining the iconic red clay rooftops of UT buildings. Because of this, researchers used GIS technology to model the solar radiation on the roof space of The University of Texas at Austin Main Campus. With this information UT can identify areas on the campus that are within perfect alignment with sunlight, optimizing their solar panels and receiving information to process if the solar energy is worth the investment.
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The image above shows the total annual global radiation in watts per square meter, this information helps UT find effective areas for solar panels.
Solar energy will most likely be the energy of the future, especially with the environment changing rapidly. Schools like UT that are able to use GIS and effectively use solar power to their advantage will take a step forward from other schools unwilling to change.
Also, this creates a space for schools to use GIS to improve their cost, environmental footprint, and impact.
Sounny-Slitine, M. A. Potential of Solar Power on the University of Texas Campus.
Solar energy will most likely be the energy of the future, especially with the environment changing rapidly. Schools like UT that are able to use GIS and effectively use solar power to their advantage will take a step forward from other schools unwilling to change.
Also, this creates a space for schools to use GIS to improve their cost, environmental footprint, and impact.
Sounny-Slitine, M. A. Potential of Solar Power on the University of Texas Campus.
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