Mapping University of Wisconsin’s Renewable Energy Potential

Renewable energy expansion is a critical component of meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals in response to the growing climate crisis. Transitioning our energy system to clean, renewable technology requires new tools and data sources. Satellite data is playing an increasing role by providing decision-makers with near real-time data with extensive temporal and geographic resolution. Space-based measurements can impact each stage of clean energy siting, planning, development, and operation.

UW-Madison Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with the Climate Action Lab and Holloway Group, is supporting the research and development of satellite data-based information tools to accelerate the clean energy transition in a way that considers existing land uses and local community needs while supporting equitable economic development and opportunities for research and education. 

The map includes University of Wisconsin System properties with associated parcel information, land slope and aspect, soil data, wetlands, land cover, municipal and county boundaries, and historical or cultural sites or uses in the area.   In the coming months, additional parameters will be added based on  NASA’s Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) satellite datasets.

To download the University of Wisconsin System parcel energy parameters and individual map layers, fill out the form below!

Disclaimer:  This information is shared using available information during the time of data collection. Parties are encouraged to independently verify the information for a given site.

Project by Henry Hundt