CDFW BIOS GIS Dataset, Contact: BLM Bureau of Land Management, Description: To identify renewable energy approved and pending lease areas on BLM administered lands. To provide information about solar and wind energy applications and completed projects within the State of California for analysis and display internally and externally.

CDFW BIOS GIS Dataset, Contact: CEC California Energy Commission (CEC), Description: Locations of proposed Solar thermal energy projects for the Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative (RETI), from the California Energy Commission.

The global market for solar resource assessment software is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing demand for renewable energy and the need for efficient solar power plant development. The market size in 2025 is estimated at $250 million, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is fueled by several key factors: the expanding solar energy sector globally, stringent government regulations promoting renewable energy adoption, advances in software capabilities offering more accurate and detailed assessments, and the decreasing costs of solar technology making it more accessible. The segment for paid, commercial applications currently dominates the market share, reflecting the preference of large-scale solar developers for sophisticated, feature-rich software solutions that ensure optimal project planning and profitability. However, the free and personal application segments are also showing promising growth, catering to smaller-scale projects, educational institutions, and individual users exploring solar energy options. Geographic expansion into developing economies with high solar irradiance presents significant opportunities for market expansion. The continued growth trajectory is expected to be influenced by factors such as technological advancements leading to improved prediction accuracy and integration with other renewable energy modeling tools. Increased investment in research and development within the sector, coupled with the expanding adoption of cloud-based software solutions, will contribute to market expansion. However, challenges such as the need for accurate and reliable meteorological data, the complexity of software usage for non-experts, and the potential for market saturation in certain regions might impede growth to some degree. Nevertheless, the long-term outlook for the solar resource assessment software market remains positive, with a substantial increase in market value projected throughout the forecast period, driven by the relentless push towards global decarbonization and the escalating adoption of sustainable energy solutions.

Wind project status, community, turbine type, wattage, and cost of wind energy projects.Source: Alaska Energy AuthorityThis data has been visualized in a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) format and is provided as a service in the DCRA Information Portal by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of Community and Regional Affairs (SOA DCCED DCRA), Research and Analysis section. SOA DCCED DCRA Research and Analysis is not the authoritative source for this data. For more information and for questions about this data, see: Alaska Energy Authority Wind Program Overview

From Databasin: https://drecp.databasin.org/datasets/c61b0e256e494fc5b6958d6c3999a19a/Development Focus Areas (DFAs). Designation on BLM-administered lands within which solar, wind, and geothermal renewable energy development and associated activities are allowable uses and that have been determined to be of low or lower resource conflict. The intent is to incentivize and streamline such development in these areas.Variance Process Lands (VPLs). Designation on BLM-administered lands that are available for solar, wind, and geothermal renewable energy development. Renewable energy projects on VPLs have minimal streamlining and must comply with a specific set of CMAs. Renewable energy applications in VPLs will follow the variance process described in the Western Solar Plan ROD.

Solar Footprints in CaliforniaThis GIS dataset consists of polygons that represent the footprints of solar powered electric generation facilities and related infrastructure in California called Solar Footprints. The _location of solar footprints was identified using other existing solar footprint datasets from various sources along with imagery interpretation. CEC staff reviewed footprints identified with imagery and digitized polygons to match the visual extent of each facility. Previous datasets of existing solar footprints used to locate solar facilities include: GIS Layers: (1) California Solar Footprints, (2) UC Berkeley Solar Points, (3) Kruitwagen et al. 2021, (4) BLM Renewable Project Facilities, (5) Quarterly Fuel and Energy Report (QFER)Imagery Datasets: Esri World Imagery, USGS National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP), 2020 SENTINEL 2 Satellite Imagery, 2023Solar facilities with large footprints such as parking lot solar, large rooftop solar, and ground solar were included in the solar footprint dataset. Small scale solar (approximately less than 0.5 acre) and residential footprints were not included. No other data was used in the production of these shapes. Definitions for the solar facilities identified via imagery are subjective and described as follows: Rooftop Solar: Solar arrays located on rooftops of large buildings. Parking lot Solar: Solar panels on parking lots roughly larger than 1 acre, or clusters of solar panels in adjacent parking lots. Ground Solar: Solar panels located on ground roughly larger than 1 acre, or large clusters of smaller scale footprints. Once all footprints identified by the above criteria were digitized for all California counties, the features were visually classified into ground, parking and rooftop categories. The features were also classified into rural and urban types using the 42 U.S. Code § 1490 definition for rural. In addition, the distance to the closest substation and the percentile category of this distance (e.g. 0-25th percentile, 25th-50th percentile) was also calculated. The coverage provided by this data set should not be assumed to be a complete accounting of solar footprints in California. Rather, this dataset represents an attempt to improve upon existing solar feature datasets and to update the inventory of "large" solar footprints via imagery, especially in recent years since previous datasets were published. This procedure produced a total solar project footprint of 150,250 acres. Attempts to classify these footprints and isolate the large utility-scale projects from the smaller rooftop solar projects identified in the data set is difficult. The data was gathered based on imagery, and project information that could link multiple adjacent solar footprints under one larger project is not known. However, partitioning all solar footprints that are at least partly outside of the techno-economic exclusions and greater than 7 acres yields a total footprint size of 133,493 acres. These can be approximated as utility-scale footprints. Metadata: (1) CBI Solar FootprintsAbstract: Conservation Biology Institute (CBI) created this dataset of solar footprints in California after it was found that no such dataset was publicly available at the time (Dec 2015-Jan 2016). This dataset is used to help identify where current ground based, mostly utility scale, solar facilities are being constructed and will be used in a larger landscape intactness model to help guide future development of renewable energy projects. The process of digitizing these footprints first began by utilizing an excel file from the California Energy Commission with lat/long coordinates of some of the older and bigger locations. After projecting those points and locating the facilities utilizing NAIP 2014 imagery, the developed area around each facility was digitized. While interpreting imagery, there were some instances where a fenced perimeter was clearly seen and was slightly larger than the actual footprint. For those cases the footprint followed the fenced perimeter since it limits wildlife movement through the area. In other instances, it was clear that the top soil had been scraped of any vegetation, even outside of the primary facility footprint. These footprints included the areas that were scraped within the fencing since, especially in desert systems, it has been near permanently altered. Other sources that guided the search for solar facilities included the Energy Justice Map, developed by the Energy Justice Network which can be found here:https://www.energyjustice.net/map/searchobject.php?gsMapsize=large&giCurrentpageiFacilityid;=1&gsTable;=facility&gsSearchtype;=advancedThe Solar Energy Industries Association’s “Project Location Map” which can be found here: https://www.seia.org/map/majorprojectsmap.phpalso assisted in locating newer facilities along with the "Power Plants" shapefile, updated in December 16th, 2015, downloaded from the U.S. Energy Information Administration located here:https://www.eia.gov/maps/layer_info-m.cfmThere were some facilities that were stumbled upon while searching for others, most of these are smaller scale sites located near farm infrastructure. Other sites were located by contacting counties that had solar developments within the county. Still, others were located by sleuthing around for proposals and company websites that had images of the completed facility. These helped to locate the most recently developed sites and these sites were digitized based on landmarks such as ditches, trees, roads and other permanent structures.Metadata: (2) UC Berkeley Solar PointsUC Berkeley report containing point _location for energy facilities across the United States.2022_utility-scale_solar_data_update.xlsm (live.com)Metadata: (3) Kruitwagen et al. 2021Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generating capacity has grown by 41 per cent per year since 2009. Energy system projections that mitigate climate change and aid universal energy access show a nearly ten-fold increase in PV solar energy generating capacity by 2040. Geospatial data describing the energy system are required to manage generation intermittency, mitigate climate change risks, and identify trade-offs with biodiversity, conservation and land protection priorities caused by the land-use and land-cover change necessary for PV deployment. Currently available inventories of solar generating capacity cannot fully address these needs. Here we provide a global inventory of commercial-, industrial- and utility-scale PV installations (that is, PV generating stations in excess of 10 kilowatts nameplate capacity) by using a longitudinal corpus of remote sensing imagery, machine learning and a large cloud computation infrastructure. We locate and verify 68,661 facilities, an increase of 432 per cent (in number of facilities) on previously available asset-level data. With the help of a hand-labelled test set, we estimate global installed generating capacity to be 423 gigawatts (−75/+77 gigawatts) at the end of 2018. Enrichment of our dataset with estimates of facility installation date, historic land-cover classification and proximity to vulnerable areas allows us to show that most of the PV solar energy facilities are sited on cropland, followed by arid lands and grassland. Our inventory could aid PV delivery aligned with the Sustainable Development GoalsEnergy Resource Land Use Planning - Kruitwagen_etal_Nature.pdf - All Documents (sharepoint.com)Metadata: (4) BLM Renewable ProjectTo identify renewable energy approved and pending lease areas on BLM administered lands. To provide information about solar and wind energy applications and completed projects within the State of California for analysis and display internally and externally. This feature class denotes "verified" renewable energy projects at the California State BLM Office, displayed in GIS. The term "Verified" refers to the GIS data being constructed at the California State Office, using the actual application/maps with legal descriptions obtained from the renewable energy company. https://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/energy/renewable_energy https://www.blm.gov/style/medialib/blm/wo/MINERALS_REALTY_AND_RESOURCE_PROTECTION_/energy/solar_and_wind.Par.70101.File.dat/Public%20Webinar%20Dec%203%202014%20-%20Solar%20and%20Wind%20Regulations.pdfBLM CA Renewable Energy Projects | BLM GBP Hub (arcgis.com)Metadata: (5) Quarterly Fuel and Energy Report (QFER) California Power Plants - Overview (arcgis.com)

In collaboration with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Natural Heritage Program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) developed the Mississippi Solar Siting Tool to provide stakeholders the general guidance necessary to reduce potential adverse impacts to sensitive habitats and species in Mississippi when siting proposed solar energy projects. The purpose of the map is to assist solar energy developers in screening environmentally sensitive areas compared to areas where lower environmental impacts are anticipated. The decision framework is similar to that described in the Service’s 2012 Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines (Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines), particularly during Tiers 1 (Preliminary Site Evaluation) and 2 (Site Characterization); whereas Tiers 3-5 involve field studies to predict and monitor impacts. Environmental risks include direct impacts (e.g., from construction or clearing, loss, fragmentation, or degradation of habitat, displacement or behavioral changes), and indirect impacts (e.g., increased predator populations). The assigned risk categories and corresponding colors in the map represent the Service’s estimation of the relative environmental risk to species of concern and sensitive habitats within an area. Regardless of the environmental risk associated with a particular area, solar developers should coordinate with the Service and other appropriate Federal and State agencies and follow guidelines to inform the siting and development of any proposed solar energy project.

The Bureau of Land Management continues its work on environmentally responsible development of utility-scale renewable energy projects on public lands as part of its effort to diversify the Nation's energy portfolio.

The GIS database has been developed under the project "Renewable Energy Mapping: Small Hydro Tanzania". This study is part of a technical assistance project, ESMAP funded, being implemented by Africa Energy Practice of the World Bank in Tanzania which aims at supporting resource mapping and geospatial planning for small hydro. Please refer to the country project page for additional outputs and reports: http://esmap.org/re_mapping_TNZ The GIS database contains the following datasets: Administrative Boundaries Hydrology Protected Areas Satellite Imagery Land Cover Geology Topography Population Infrastructure: Power/ Transport each accompanied by a metadata file Please cite as: [Data/information/map obtained from the] “World Bank via ENERGYDATA.info, under a project funded by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). For more information: Tanzania Small Hydro GIS Atlas, 2018, https://energydata.info/dataset/tanzania-small-hydro-gis-database-2018"

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The Solar Resource Assessment Service market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing global demand for renewable energy and the need for accurate site selection for solar power projects. The market size in 2025 is estimated at $1.5 billion, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2025 to 2033. This significant growth is fueled by several key factors, including government incentives promoting solar energy adoption, decreasing costs of solar technologies, and advancements in assessment methodologies providing more precise and reliable data. Furthermore, the rising awareness of climate change and the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy sources are bolstering investment in solar energy projects, thereby creating a strong demand for accurate resource assessment services. The market is segmented by various service types, including detailed site assessments, GIS mapping, and data analytics, catering to different project needs and scales. Major players in the market such as Det Norske Veritas, UL Solutions, and Solargis are continuously innovating to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of their services. Competition within the market is driving technological improvements and the development of sophisticated software and analytical tools. Despite this positive outlook, challenges remain, including the varying quality of solar resource data across different geographical locations and the need for standardized assessment protocols. However, these challenges are likely to be overcome through continued technological advancement and collaborative efforts between industry players and regulatory bodies. The market's growth trajectory indicates a promising future for solar resource assessment services, with a projected value exceeding $4 billion by 2033.

This map illustrates the variety of average project capacity sizes across the United States and within the state of California, for wind projects whose total nameplate capacity is greater than or equal to 1 MW (20 CCR § 1385). Average project capacity is a function of the statewide, or countywide, nameplate capacity and number of projects within the defined area. The absence of projects in the southeastern United States is arbitrable to low average wind speeds (United States - Annual Average Wind Speed, AWS True power and National Renewable Energy Lab), and insufficient hurricane-resistant technology. 1 August 2019 Produced by the California Energy Commission Projection: NAD 1983 (2011) USA Congruous Albers Equal-Area Conic Authors: Dylan Kojimoto (916) 651-0477, John Hingtgen (916) 657-4046, Brandon Davis Data: Energy Information Administrator (EIA-860) and Wind Performance Reporting System (WPRS)

This map illustrates the variety of median project capacity sizes across the United States and California counties for wind projects whose total nameplate capacity is greater than or equal to 1 MW. The absence of projects in the southeastern United States is attributable to low average wind speeds (United States - Annual Average Wind Speed, AWS Truepower and National Renewable Energy Lab). Hurricane strength winds are not usable with current technology. Median project capacity is a function of the statewide capacity and the number of projects within the defined area. October 1, 2021; Produced by the California Energy Commission; Projection: NAD 1983 (2011) Contiguous USA Albers; Data: Energy Information Administration (EIA-860) and the Wind Performance Reporting System (WPRS). For more information, please contact Rebecca Vail (916)477-0738, or John Hingtgen (916)510-9747.

This map illustrates the variety of median project capacity sizes across the United States and California counties for wind projects whose total nameplate capacity is greater than or equal to 1 MW. The absence of projects in the southeastern United States is attributable to low average wind speeds (United States - Annual Average Wind Speed, AWS Truepower and National Renewable Energy Lab). Hurricane strength winds are not usable with current technology. Median project capacity is a function of the statewide capacity and the number of projects within the defined area. August 3, 2022; Produced by the California Energy Commission; Projection: NAD 1983 (2011) Contiguous USA Albers; Data: Energy Information Administration (EIA-860) and the Wind Generation Reporting System (WPRS). For more information, please contact Rebecca Vail (916)477-0738, or John Hingtgen (916)510-9747.

The GIS Biomass Atlas of Pakistan is the final output from the biomass resource mapping component of the activity “ Renewable Energy Resource Mapping and Geospatial Planning – Pakistan” [Project ID: P146140]. You can find more information about the project here: https://www.esmap.org/re_mapping_pakistan To visualize the geospatial data generated in this study, please access: https://irena.masdar.ac.ae/GIS/?map=2636 Please cite as: [Data/information/map obtained from the] “World Bank via ENERGYDATA.info, under a project funded by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). For more information: Pakistan Biomass GIS Atlas, 2016, https://energydata.info/dataset/pakistan-biomass-gis-atlas"

Blocks which have been leased by a company with intent to build a wind energy facility. No projects are currently in the development stage at this time; permits may be issued for development provided further site assessment for each leased area.

© BOEM Office of Renewable Energy Programs, MarineCadastre.gov This layer is a component of BOEM Layers.

MarineCadastre.gov map service hosted for BOEM. Layers in this service are temporarily being hosted in for BOEM until the layers are hosted through their server found here: http://gis.boemre.gov/arcgis/rest/services/BOEM_BSEE/MMC_Layers/MapServer/ or within the National Geoplatform. Please refer to the services links found in MarineCadastre.gov Data Registry for the most recent web service links for the layers found within this service. This map service presents spatial information for Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning. The service is maintained by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management (OCM), in partnership with Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). More information about this product can be found at www.MarineCadastre.gov. This map service presents spatial information about MarineCadastre.gov services across the United States and Territories in the Web Mercator projection. The service was developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), but may contain data and information from a variety of data sources, including non-NOAA data. NOAA provides the information “as-is” and shall incur no responsibility or liability as to the completeness or accuracy of this information. NOAA assumes no responsibility arising from the use of this information. The NOAA Office for Coastal Management will make every effort to provide continual access to this service but it may need to be taken down during routine IT maintenance or in case of an emergency. If you plan to ingest this service into your own application and would like to be informed about planned and unplanned service outages or changes to existing services, please register for our Data Services Newsletter (http://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/publications/subscribe). For additional information, please contact the NOAA Office for Coastal Management (coastal.info@noaa.gov).

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The GIS HydroAtlas of Madagascar is the final output from the small hydro resource mapping component of the activity “ Renewable Energy Resource Mapping and Geospatial Planning – Madagascar” [Project ID: P145350]. You can find more information about the project here: https://www.esmap.org/re_mapping_madagascar Please cite as: [Data/information/map obtained from the] “World Bank via ENERGYDATA.info, under a project funded by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). For more information: Madagascar Small Hydro GIS Atlas, 2017, https://energydata.info/dataset/madagscar-small-hydro-gis-atlas-2017"

CDFW BIOS GIS Dataset, Contact: CEC California Energy Commission (CEC), Description: Environmentally sensitive areas and areas with land uses/ownership that restrict/prevent renewable energy project and transmission infrastructure development. From Black & Veatch consultants via the California Energy Commission for the RETI process.

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GIS In Utility Industry Market Size 2025-2029

The gis in utility industry market size is forecast to increase by USD 3.55 billion, at a CAGR of 19.8% between 2024 and 2029.

The utility industry's growing adoption of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is driven by the increasing need for efficient and effective infrastructure management. GIS solutions enable utility companies to visualize, analyze, and manage their assets and networks more effectively, leading to improved operational efficiency and customer service. A notable trend in this market is the expanding application of GIS for water management, as utilities seek to optimize water distribution and reduce non-revenue water losses. However, the utility GIS market faces challenges from open-source GIS software, which can offer cost-effective alternatives to proprietary solutions. These open-source options may limit the functionality and support available to users, necessitating careful consideration when choosing a GIS solution. To capitalize on market opportunities and navigate these challenges, utility companies must assess their specific needs and evaluate the trade-offs between cost, functionality, and support when selecting a GIS provider. Effective strategic planning and operational execution will be crucial for success in this dynamic market.

What will be the Size of the GIS In Utility Industry Market during the forecast period?

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Request Free SampleThe Global Utilities Industry Market for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) continues to evolve, driven by the increasing demand for advanced data management and analysis solutions. GIS services play a crucial role in utility infrastructure management, enabling asset management, data integration, project management, demand forecasting, data modeling, data analytics, grid modernization, data security, field data capture, outage management, and spatial analysis. These applications are not static but rather continuously unfolding, with new patterns emerging in areas such as energy efficiency, smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, network optimization, and transmission lines. Spatial statistics, data privacy, geospatial databases, and remote sensing are integral components of this evolving landscape, ensuring the effective management of utility infrastructure. Moreover, the adoption of mobile GIS, infrastructure planning, customer service, asset lifecycle management, metering systems, regulatory compliance, GIS data management, route planning, environmental impact assessment, mapping software, GIS consulting, GIS training, smart metering, workforce management, location intelligence, aerial imagery, construction management, data visualization, operations and maintenance, GIS implementation, and IoT sensors is transforming the industry. The integration of these technologies and services facilitates efficient utility infrastructure management, enhancing network performance, improving customer service, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ongoing evolution of the utilities industry market for GIS reflects the dynamic nature of the sector, with continuous innovation and adaptation to meet the changing needs of utility providers and consumers.

How is this GIS In Utility Industry Industry segmented?

The gis in utility industry industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments. ProductSoftwareDataServicesDeploymentOn-premisesCloudGeographyNorth AmericaUSCanadaEuropeFranceGermanyRussiaMiddle East and AfricaUAEAPACChinaIndiaJapanSouth AmericaBrazilRest of World (ROW).

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The software segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.In the utility industry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a pivotal role in optimizing operations and managing infrastructure. Utilities, including electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications providers, utilize GIS software for asset management, infrastructure planning, network performance monitoring, and informed decision-making. The GIS software segment in the utility industry encompasses various solutions, starting with fundamental GIS software that manages and analyzes geographical data. Additionally, utility companies leverage specialized software for field data collection, energy efficiency, smart grid technologies, distribution grid design, renewable energy integration, network optimization, transmission lines, spatial statistics, data privacy, geospatial databases, GIS services, project management, demand forecasting, data modeling, data analytics, grid modernization, data security, field data capture, outage ma

A database was developed in support of the conventional hydropower assessment that included more than 50 site-specific economic and environmental/social criteria. All of the data collected, along with the original source references, is also available as an electronic Excel spreadsheet that can be sorted depending on criteria. This data is cross-referenced as a GIS shapefile, which is available from the Honolulu USACE. The geospatial data allows users to geographically and visually sort projects based on any of the selected fields including island, size, scale, incremental energy cost, location, etc. The information provided allows the USACE, State, County, and private developers to analyze potential hydropower sites based on their needs and interests. This information is available as Appendix A, and provides complete site descriptions, additional caveats, and details about the original documents describing the sites. Please note that the geospatial locations of existing and proposed hydropower plants varying in accuracy. Certain sites are placed on known XY coordinate locations (e.g. existing powerplants) while others simply make reference to a certain valley or area on the island. Please review the 'Source of Geospatial Data' attribute column for more information. Please note that user-friendly aliases are available in the attribute table when opening the MXDs in this data package. These column aliases provide more information on the data entries as well as units of measurement. The user is also referred to Appendix A of the Technical Appendix which presents this database in an accessible MS Excel format.