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GIS-Based AHP for Solar Plant Site Selection

ArcGISQGISPythonAHP ModelGIS

Overview

Spatial suitability analysis for solar plant siting in Bagmati Province using GIS-AHP methods.

Problem

Needed an evidence-based framework to identify highly suitable solar development zones.

Process

Processed and weighted eight spatial criteria in ArcGIS/QGIS and automated analysis steps with Python.

Solution

Developed a GIS-AHP model to generate and validate suitability maps.

Result

Identified the top 10% most suitable areas for solar plant development.