Co-Locating a Power Couple: Retrofitting Existing Wind Projects with Solar PV in the U.S.
Adding solar PV to existing wind energy sites can boost profits and minimize the need for new transmission infrastructure. This study used a nonlinear optimization model to size solar PV additions at over 1,300 U.S. wind projects, ranking sites by environmental impact and cost efficiency.
Group Members: Michelle Lam, Colleen McCamy
Clients: UCSB Environmental Studies Department
