Track: Sustainable Transportation

B6 - Considerations for Solar Photovoltaics in Rights of Way: Discussion on Suitability & Regulatory Analysis Approach

Presenter(s)

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  Joe Simon, Architect

  Program Manager
  National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  Golden, CO, United States
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  Hanan Wehbi, PhD

  Project Manager
  National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  Golden, CO, United States

The installation of solar in a right-of-way can provide value to state departments of transportation and can help a state meet its energy goals. Successful utilization of a Right of Way for the installation of solar photovoltaics requires a thorough understanding of both the technical feasibility and regulatory framework governing highway corridors. This includes consideration of right-of-way boundaries, suitability analysis within those boundaries and other constraints.

In this session, presenters will:
• Explore how to characterize the suitability of highway Right-of-Way (ROW) as potential corridors for PV Solar infrastructure.
• Discuss key land and regulatory considerations.
• Discuss solar suitability analysis of highway ROW.
• Gather input on toolkit structure and format towards advancing discussions about utilizing ROW for PV Solar infrastructure.