Examining the Climatology of Shortwave Radiation in the Northeastern United States

• Published in: Journal of applied meteorology and climatology Vol. 56; no. 10; pp. 2869 - 2881
• Main Authors: Hanrahan, Janel, Maynard, Alexandria, Murphy, Sarah Y., Zercher, Colton, Fitzpatrick, Allison
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Boston American Meteorological Society 01.10.2017
• Subjects: Alternative energy sources; Atmospheric sciences; Climate change; Climate change mitigation; Climatology; Cloud cover; Daily temperature range; Daily temperatures; Divestments; Energy resources; Environmental management; Fossil fuels; Greenhouse gases; Identification; Mitigation; Power plants; Precipitation; Radiation; Radiation data; Regression models; Renewable energy; Renewable energy sources; Renewable resources; Resource management; Short wave radiation; Solar energy; Solar farms; Solar power; Statistical analysis; Statistical methods; Trends; Weather patterns; Vermont; United States > US; Northeastern states

As demand for renewable energy grows, so does the need for an improved understanding of renewable energy sources. Paradoxically, the climate change mitigation strategy of fossil fuel divestment is in itself subject to shifts in weather patterns resulting from climate change. This is particularly tru...