Ellen Currin Tait Chandler NCGIS2015 G. Herbert Stout Student Award Presentation

1.Simplify LiDAR data processing for automation and possible replication 2.Create a tool that helps users identify suitable solar panel sites using customizable parameters 3.Build an online dashboard with open-source code that allows users to explore solar suitability in their own community

» Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee ˃Limited but large budget ˃Increased interest in rooftop PV solar installation » Growing field of geospatial analysis ˃NYC Solar Map

» Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee ˃Limited but large budget ˃Increased interest in rooftop PV solar installation » Growing field of geospatial analysis ˃Washington, DC

» Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee ˃Limited but large budget ˃Increased interest in rooftop PV solar installation » Growing field of geospatial analysis ˃San Francisco, CA

» Advancing previous methods ˃Built off of Lyle Leitelt’s methodology (2010 Master’s Thesis, UNC DCRP) ˃Leitelt created solar potential map for Town of Chapel Hill, NC » Turned methods and calculations into tools ˃User-friendly ˃Adaptable to any community or institution ˃Open-source

» ArcGIS Model builder

» ArcGIS Model builder + Python automation

» ArcMAP Add-in Button ˃Programmed using VB.net 2010 in Visual Studio

˃Select all points meeting feasibility threshold ˃Generate individual building energy savings data

» JavaScript interactivity and data processing ˃Allow users to set suitability parameters explore the solar potential on their campus

» VB.net tool requires ArcGIS; online map does not » Code for data processing and mapping on GitHub » Make your own!

» Continue to work with RESPC ˃ Help them select feasible sites for rooftop solar development » Publish interactive map to UNC ˃Collaborate with UNC Energy Services and Engineering Information Services » Publish research in the American Planning Association’s Planning Advisory Service Memo ˃Featured as a new and emerging planning practice