Table 7 Standard values for different input parameters in the literature.
Parameters | Very High suitable range | High suitable range | Moderate suitable range | Low suitable range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Solar radiation intensity (kWhm−2 year−1) | >2100 | 2100–2000 | 2000–2100 | <1900 |
Distance to power transmission line (km) | <5 | 5–10 | 10–15 | >15 |
Distance to major roads (km) | <5 | 5–10 | 10–15 | >15 |
Distance to residential areas (km) | <10 | 10–12 | 12–15 | >15 |
Land elevation (m) | >1200 | 1000–1200 | 750–1000 | <750 |
Land slope (degree) | <1 | 1–2 | 2–3 | >3 |
Land use | Bare land | Farming land | Agriculture land | Wet land |
Number of cloudy days | <30 | 30–40 | 40–50 | >50 |
Relative humidity (%) | <26 | 26–36 | 36–50 | >50 |
Number of dusty days | <40 | 40–45 | 45–50 | >50 |
Air temperature (°C) | > 24 | 22–24 | 22–24 | <20 |
