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PyPSA-USA: An Open-Source Energy System Optimization Model for the United States
https://pypsa-usa.readthedocs.io
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Include land slope exclusions in alite land availability calculation #211

Open ktehranchi opened 7 months ago

ktehranchi commented 7 months ago

Feature Request

Include restrictions on land-slope for exclusions in land availability. Would involve calculating land slope from an elevation dataset then applying a mask in build_renewable_profiles to cap the maximum land slope for different types of renewable development

Suggested Solution

Potential Data-Source: https://www.usgs.gov/news/technical-announcement/new-elevation-map-service-available-usgs-3d-elevation-program

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