The spatial clustering of utility-scale solar in Rhode Island

Key Points

• The study aims to establish a baseline for the spatial patterns of utility-scale solar in Rhode Island.
• Utilized spatial statistical techniques to evaluate solar siting patterns.
• Applied multiple spatial methods to assess randomness and clustering of solar installations.
• Investigated neighborhood sensitivity levels to identify hotspot patterns.
• Spatial analysis demonstrates significant multiscale clustering of solar sites.
• Findings reject the notion of complete spatial randomness in solar development.
• Solar installations show a distinct north-south directional structure.