Abandoned Coal Mine Areas  in Virginia
        with Non-Grid Connected Photovoltaic  (PV) Solar Energy Generation Potential
     Solar Resource
kWh/m2/day
                  Resource
                   Potential
                                      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
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         This map was developed by SRA International for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Results are based on site screening criteria
  D 37%^   adapted from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) criteria and GIS data provided by NREL, EPA and the Virginia Department of
         Mines, Minerals and Energy. This map and its associated data are intended to provide a general understanding of the renewable energy potential
         of abandoned coal mine areas in 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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