Open Innovation Using Satellite Imagery for Initial Site Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic Projects
Nagendra NP, Narayanamurthy G, Moser R, Singh A (2022)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2022
Journal
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Book Volume: 69
Pages Range: 338-350
Journal Issue: 2
Abstract
One of the responses to the fight against climate change by the developing world has been the large-scale adoption of solar energy. The adoption of solar energy in countries like India is propagating mainly through the development of energy producing photovoltaic farms. The realization of solar energy producing sites involves complex decisions and processes in the selection of sites whose knowhow may not rest with all the stakeholders supporting (e.g., banks financing the project) the industry value chain. In this article, we use the region of Bangalore in India as the case study to present how open innovation using satellite imagery can provide the necessary granularity to specifically aid in an independent initial assessment of the solar photovoltaic sites. We utilize the established analytical hierarchy process over the information extracted from open satellite data to calculate an overall site suitability index. The index takes into account the topographical, climatic, and environmental factors. Our results explain how the intervention of satellite imagery-based big data analytics can help in buying the confidence of investors in the solar industry value chain. Our study also demonstrates that open innovation using satellites can act as a platform for social product development.
Authors with CRIS profile
Narayan Prasad Nagendra
Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management
Involved external institutions
United Kingdom (GB)
Australia (AU)How to cite
APA:
Nagendra, N.P., Narayanamurthy, G., Moser, R., & Singh, A. (2022). Open Innovation Using Satellite Imagery for Initial Site Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic Projects. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 69(2), 338-350. https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2019.2955315
MLA:
Nagendra, Narayan Prasad, et al. "Open Innovation Using Satellite Imagery for Initial Site Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic Projects." IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management 69.2 (2022): 338-350.
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