Solar Power Suitability in Chittenden County, VT

The following three maps and analysis aim to locate towns in Chittenden County with the most suitable land for solar panel development. The first map illustrates the developable land per town as well as the price of each parcel. The following two maps highlight challenges and advantages of the landscape that are important in building solar panel sites, such as areas near power lines and areas that avoid important natural and biodiverse areas.