EPA Tracked Sites in California with Utility Scale Concentrating
Solar Power (CSP) Energy Generation Potential
Solar Resource
kWh/m2/day
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Resource
Potential
EPA Tracked Sites
O Abandoned Mine Land
• Brownfield
RCRA
Federal Superfund
Non-Federal Superfund
Stirling Engine System
Stirling Engine System and Trough and Power Tower System
Screening Criteria
Direct normal solar resource availability of greater than 6 kWh/m2/day
Distance to electric transmission lines of 10 miles or less
Stirling engine system: property size of 40 acres or more
Trough and power tower system: property size of 250 acres or more
Distance to graded roads of 25 miles or less
This map was developed by SRA International for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) OSWER
Center for Program Analysis. Results are based on site screening criteria adapted from National Renewable
Energy Laboratory (NREL) criteria and GIS data provided by NREL and EPA. This map and its associated
data are intended to provide a general understanding of the renewable energy potential of EPA tracked sites:
additional site specific analysis is required to determine the actual energy generation potential of EPA tracked
sites. For further information, please see the accompanying Data Guidelines document, or contact
cleanenergy@epa.gov.
U.S. EPA OSWER
CENTER FOR PROGRAM ANALYSIS
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