A Solar Irradiation GIS as Decision Support Tool for the Province of Salta, Argentina

SARMIENTO, NILSA; BELMONTE, SILVINA; DELLICOMPAGNI, PABLO; FRANCO, JUDITH; ESCALANTE, KARINA; SARMIENTO, JOAQUÍN

RENEWABLE ENERGY

PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD

Lugar: Amsterdam; Año: 2018 vol. 132 p. 68 - 80

0960-1481

The province of Salta is characterized by its solar energy high potential. The use of solar resource would improve living conditions in the area, diversify the energy matrix, promote more sustainable production systems and reduce greenhouse gases emissions. However, there are only a few studies that describe in high spatial resolution the variability of the solar resource in Argentina. Multidimensional tools, that consider the environment and the socio-economic situation, have to be considered for adequate support decision-making, such as solar collector location assessment and photovoltaic potential. In this sense, a deep evaluation of the solar resource is needed first, as solar irradiation is an essential input variable for the design and evaluation of solar application systems.