Research on the application potential of solar energy in rural areas from the perspective of common prosperity

Abstract

Under the policy background of common prosperity, the Hesheng Town and Yunling Township area of Yongjia County is selected as the research area. The development and application potential of solar energy resources are analyzed, aiming to contribute to wealth and income growth, based on three aspects: resource richness, stability and security, and sunshine time (including effective sunshine time). A comprehensive evaluation of regional microclimate simulation is conducted using the Digital Elevation Model (Abbreviated as DEM). ArcGIS is utilized to generate a potential map for solar energy resource development, which is further divided into five levels based on development potential. The results reveal that the eastern part of Yunling Township, Shiweiyan Community in Hesheng Town, the western and northeastern parts of Donggao Community in Hesheng Town, and the northern part of Xiyuan Community in Hesheng Town exhibit an extremely high abundance of solar energy resources. These areas have the potential for large-scale utilization and development. Moreover, the southwest and southeast regions of the central area of Hesheng Town, along with the northwest area of Xiyuan Community in Hesheng Town, possess a relatively high abundance of solar energy resources. These areas can be developed and utilized on a small-scale and seasonal basis.