What is a solar 'energy landscape'?

Consequently, new landscapes are created. These are conceptualized as (solar) ‘energy landscapes’ , and increasingly understood as co-constructions of social and material relations, notably in the ERSS special issue Spatial Adventures in Energy Studies (for example , , ).

What is a photovoltaic landscape?

An original energy-design vision for on-ground PV is advanced, rooted in an original concept of ׳photovoltaic landscape׳. An understanding of PV landscapes in terms of patterns is given, and new patterns for PV are investigated.

What is a landscape photovoltaic pattern?

The landscape photovoltaic pattern. This scheme proposes a suggestion for different patterns of photovoltaics, based on parallel stripes, traditionally arranged, or arranged according to island patches. A “natural” stripes pattern is proposed, too. Porosity, or density, is a relevant attribute of a photovoltaic pattern.

Do PV landscapes have a positive impact on energy and land use?

If the assessment of possible new patterns seems to be quite easy in terms of energy and land use, further research is needed in order to assess the positive impacts that can derive from the design of PV landscapes. Three main design parameters were assessed: azimuth and tilt angles and the LAOR (degree of density).

How does the typology support decision-making processes on solar power plants?

This typology supports decision-making processes on solar power plants and adds to the existing (solar) energy landscape vocabulary. In doing so, the research supports the transformation of energy systems in a way that meets both the quantitative goals and qualitative considerations by society. 1. Introduction

What are energy landscapes?

Energy landscapes establish a link between physics-based views on energy commodities and their spatial footprints on one hand, and the perception of citizens about geographic space on the other.