Table 2 The main features of the sub-criteria defined to address the multi-dimensional suitability concept
Criterion | Code | Sub-criterion | Measure unit | Preference type | GIS data source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Society | S1 | Proximity to populated places | [km] | Min | HOTOSM [109] |
S2 | Distance from agricultural land | [km] | Max | ESRI [110] | |
Technology | T1 | GHI | [kWh/m2/day] | Max | Global Solar Atlas [105] |
T2 | Slope | [°] | Min | SRTM 90 m DEM Database [106] | |
Atmosphere and environmental land | A1 | Proximity to coastline | [km] | Min | GADM [112] |
A2 | Distance from protected areas | [km] | Max | WDPA [108] | |
Geopolitics | G1 | Social conflicts density | [%] | Min | |
G2 | Regional HDI | [0–1] | Max | UNDP [114] | |
Economy | E1 | Proximity to transport infrastructure | [km] | Min | |
E2 | Proximity to power infrastructure | [km] | Min | World Bank [115]; self-elaboration |