Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
M.S.
Organizational Unit
College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Geography and the Environment
Keywords
Wind energy, Maryland, Electric grid
Abstract
This study examines pathways forward for onshore wind energy in the State of Maryland. To meet its decarbonization goals, Maryland needs to quickly transition its electric grid away from fossil fuels. The state is currently in the process of developing offshore wind farms that have the potential to represent a significant source of renewable energy. However little progress has been made in expanding Maryland’s onshore wind energy production capacity. Using a multi-criteria GIS analysis, this study found that there is a limited but not inconsiderable area in the state that could be suitable for wind farms of varying scales that are worth investigating for potential future energy projects.
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Recommended Citation
Pisano, George, "Pathways Forward for Onshore Wind Energy in the State of Maryland: A GIS Multi-Criteria Analysis" (2022). Geography and the Environment: Graduate Student Capstones. 72.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/geog_ms_capstone/72
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