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United States Renewable Energy Technical Potential

Renewable energy technical potential as defined in this report represents the achievable energy generation of a particular technology given system performance, topographic limitations, environmental, and land-use constraints. The primary benefit of assessing technical potential...
Lopez, A. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
4 Resources
0 Stars
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H2@Scale Concept Hydrogen Demand and Resources

The H2@Scale concept involves hydrogen as an energy intermediate. Hydrogen can be produced from various conventional and renewable energy sources including as a responsive load on the electric grid. Hydrogen has many current applications and many more potential applications, such ...
Ruth, M. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Oct 01, 2020
5 Resources
0 Stars
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H2@Scale Hydrogen Economic Potential Supply and Demand Locations

This data release provides estimates of hydrogens economic potential for possible hydrogen applications and production technologies by geographic location for various scenarios, as described in "The Technical and Economic Potential of the H2@Scale Concept within the United States"...
Ruth, M. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Oct 01, 2020
5 Resources
0 Stars
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PV Rooftop Database for Puerto Rico (PVRDB-PR)

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) PV Rooftop Database for Puerto Rico (PVRDB-PR) is a lidar-derived, geospatially-resolved dataset of suitable roof surfaces and their PV technical potential for virtually all buildings in Puerto Rico. The dataset can be downloaded a...
Mooney, M. and Waechter, K. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Dec 16, 2020
5 Resources
0 Stars
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U.S. State Wind Resource Potential

Estimates for each of the 50 states and the entire United States showing the windy land area with a gross capacity factor (without losses) of 30% and greater at 80-m height above ground and the wind energy potential from development of the “available” windy land area after exc...
Wood, J. and America, W. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

Closed Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Resource Assessment of the United States

The data includes a geospatial and spreadsheet representation of a resource analysis for closed loop pumped storage systems across the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The data includes energy storage potential, water volume, distance from source to stor...
Rosenlieb, E. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jan 05, 2022
3 Resources
0 Stars
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Offshore Wind Resource

Global Wind Potential Supply Curves by Country, Class, and Depth (quantities in GW)
Wendy, . and Laboratory, N. Cornell University
Nov 25, 2014
1 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

NREL GIS Data: Colorado Wind High Resolution

Abstract: Annual average wind resource potential for the state of Colorado, United States at a 50 meter height.

Purpose: Provide information on the wind resource potential for the state of Colorado.

Supplemental_Information: This data ...
Aabakken, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

Kansas High Resolution Wind Resource

Annual average wind resource potential for the state of Kansas at a 50 meter height. This data set has been validated by NREL and wind energy meteorological consultants. *Note:* This data is not suitable for micro-siting potential development projects. This shapefile was genera...
Langle, N. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
3 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

NREL GIS Data: Connecticut Wind High Resolution

Abstract: Annual average wind resource potential for the state of Connecticut at a 50 meter height.

Purpose: Provide information on the wind resource development potential within the state of Connecticut.

Supplemental_Information: This...
Aabakken, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

NREL GIS Data: Maine High Resolution Wind Resource

Abstract: Annual average wind resource potential for the state of Maine at a 50 meter height.

Purpose: Provide information on the wind resource development potential within the state of Maine.

Supplemental_Information: This data set ha...
Wood, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

NREL GIS data: Bhutan Wind Power Density at 50m Above Ground Level

GIS data for Bhutan's Wind Power Density at 50m Above Ground Level. NREL developed estimates of Bhutans wind resources at a spatial resolution of 1 km^2 using NREL's Wind Resource Assessment and Mapping System (WRAMS). Wind turbine output at a given site can be predicted using win...
Heimiller, D. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
3 Resources
0 Stars
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NREL GIS Data: California Wind High Resolution

Abstract: Annual average wind resource potential of California at a 50 meter height.

Purpose: Provide information on the wind resource development potential within California.

Supplemental_Information: This data set was produced by Tru...
Aabakken, J. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

Geothermal Potential Area

A GIS layer from the BLM nationwide PEIS displaying geothermal potential areas in the United States. The GIS layer contains .SBX, .XML, .SHX, .DBF (.XLS), .PRJ, .SBN, and .SHP data. ### License Info Made open by BLM http://www.doi.gov/privacy.cfm
Hill, G. and (BLM), U. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 29, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

Bhutan Solar Resources

GIS data for Bhutan's direct normal irradiance (DNI), global horizontal irradiance (GHI), and latitude tilt irradiance. Researchers from NREL and the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany developed the estimates of Bhutans...
Heimiller, D. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
4 Resources
0 Stars
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Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Public Lands in geothermal potential area

The dataset is a GIS layer displaying BLM public lands that lie within an area that has geothermal potential. The GIS layer contains .SBX, .XML, .SHX, .DBF (.XLS), .PRJ, .SBN, and .SHP data. ### License Info Open information http://www.doi.gov/privacy.cfm
Hill, G. and (BLM), U. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 29, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

National Forest System Lands in geothermal potential area

A GIS layer from the BLM nationwide PEIS of lands within the U.S. National Forest system that contain geothermal potential. The GIS layer contains .SBX, .XML, .SHX, .DBF (.XLS), .PRJ, .SBN, and .SHP data. ### License Info Made open by BLM. http://www.doi.gov/privacy.cfm
Hill, G. and (BLM), U. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 29, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

National Parks within the geothermal potential area

A GIS layer from the BLM nationwide PEIS of National Parks within the geothermal potential area, not part of the project area and closed to leasing for geothermal projects. The GIS layer contains .SBX, .XML, .SHX, .DBF (.XLS), .PRJ, .SBN, and .SHP data. ### License Info Made o...
Hill, G. and (BLM), U. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 29, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) Setback (4-km)

The Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) system is a network of doppler radar operated jointly by the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the U.S. Air Force. This dataset represents 4-kilometer setback requirements typically applied to ...
Geospatial Data Science, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Jan 01, 2024
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) Radar Line-of-Sight

The Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) system is a network of doppler radar operated jointly by the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the U.S. Air Force. This dataset represents a line-of-sight for each radar station. Radar line-of-...
Geospatial Data Science, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Jan 01, 2024
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Wind Energy: Bans or Moratoriums (2022)

This dataset identifies counties and municipalities that had a wind energy ban or moratorium as of April 2022. A TIF data file and a PNG map of the data are provided, showing areas where wind energy bans or moratoriums exist across the contiguous United States. For further detail...
Geospatial Data Science, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Jan 01, 2024
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Solar PV Transmission Setbacks: Ordinances (2022) and Extrapolated Trends

This dataset represents solar energy setback requirements from transmission. A setback requirement is a minimum distance from transmission infrastructure that an energy project may be developed. As of April 2022, no ordinances were discovered for any counties. Such ordinances are ...
Geospatial Data Science, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Jan 01, 2024
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Airport and Heliport Setbacks

This dataset represents a first-order quantification of airport and heliport setback requirements based on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 77.9. It defines the following FAA notice criteria that we use to create runway buffers. Runways longer than 3,200 feet ...
Geospatial Data Science, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Jan 01, 2024
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Solar PV Oil and Gas Pipeline Setbacks: Ordinances (2022) and Extrapolated Trends

This dataset represents solar energy setback requirements from oil and gas pipelines. A setback requirement is a minimum distance from a pipeline that an energy project may be developed. As of April 2022, no ordinances were discovered for any counties. Such ordinances are likely t...
Geospatial Data Science, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Jan 01, 2024
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Solar PV Railroad Setbacks: Ordinances (2022) and Extrapolated Trends

This dataset represents solar energy setback requirements from railroads. A setback requirement is a minimum distance from a railroad that an energy project may be developed. As of April 2022, no ordinances were discovered for any counties. Such ordinances are likely to arise as r...
Geospatial Data Science, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Jan 01, 2024
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible
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