Date of Award
Fall 1-22-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Geography
First Advisor
Peter J. Marcotullio
Second Advisor
Ines M. Miyares
Academic Program Adviser
Jochen Albrecht
Abstract
This paper investigates the drivers and distribution of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in New York State using statistical analysis and GIS. Rooftop residential solar projects were found across the state but were most heavily concentrated around the cities of New York, Schenectady and Ithaca. Larger scale, ground-mounted projects were located upstate and the less densely populated areas of the Lower Hudson Valley. Although there were more projects and kW generation downstate, individual solar PV installations were more likely to be larger in size upstate.
Recommended Citation
Stretton, Jessica, "Drivers and Distribution of Solar PV in New York State" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/785