Background analysis of solar container field

Which factors influence the location choice of solar fields?

This research aims to determine which factors influence the location choice of solar fields. This is done through a literature review and a logistic regression analysis. In the literature review, three categories of factors have been determined: environmental, technical, and socio-economic.

Where can solar fields be placed?

Thus, solar fields cannot be placed in areas with monuments of World Heritage, archaeological zones, areas with landscape protection, Natura 2000 areas, or protected forests (Baltas & Dervos, 2012). There are some solar fields on inland waters, e.g., on drinking water reservoirs and small lakes (RVO, 2023).

How can a probability map show where solar fields are likely to occur?

Based on the location of solar fields that have been developed in the past, a probability map can be made that shows where solar fields are likely to occur in the future. To do this, the coefficients and the constant will be filled in using the formula shown in Appendix B.3.

Do solar fields cause visual pollution?

Solar fields cause visual pollution for people living nearby. The average size of solar fields has increased from two hectares for the first solar fields to twenty hectares in 2019 (Van den Berg & Tempels, 2022), making them more visible for inhabitants. Therefore, sites further away from urban areas are more suitable.

Why is there a high number of solar fields?

The high number of solar fields is caused by wrong classification; when solar fields are located between two roads, they are sometimes classified as main road. For the proximity factors (irradiance and distances to the electricity grid, urban areas, and roads), other datasets will be used as well.

Why are solar fields considered 'other urban'?

This is visible in the Veluwe, the Wadden Islands, the Oostvaardersplassen, and other protected areas. The coefficient of ‘other urban’ could be high and positive because solar fields are classified as ‘public amenities’, a subcategory of ‘other urban’.