Abandoned Coal Mine Areas  in West Virginia
        with Non-Grid Connected Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy  Generation  Potential
     Solar Resource
kWh/m2/day
                  Resource
                   Potential
   <4

   >4-5

   >5-6

   >6
                 Moderate

                 Good

                 Very Good

                 Excellent

        Abandoned Coal Mine Areas
Screening Criteria
Solar resource availability, site size, and
   distance to transmission lines and roads
   are not screening criteria
All sites are generally considered favorable for
   siting non-grid connected PV
%„,
         This map was developed by SRA International for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Results are based on site screening criteria
         adapted from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) criteria and GIS data provided by NREL, EPA and the West Virginia Department of
         Environmental Protection. This map and its associated data are intended to provide a general understanding of the renewable energy potential of
         abandoned coal mine areas in West Virginia: additional site specific analysis is required to determine the actual potential of these sites. These sites
         are tracked and monitored by state agencies. For further information, please see the accompanying Data Guidelines document at
         http://www.epa.gov/renewableenergyland/or contact Gaffney.Kristeen@epa.gov or cleanenergy@epa.gov.
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