Spatiotemporal Analysis of Photovoltaic Potential in Ordos City Based on an Improved CRITIC Method

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The siting of photovoltaics is important for providing energy utilization, and this article uses remote sensing, meteorological, and topographical data for comprehensive analysis and scientific planning of siting, which has application value.

the comments are as follows:

1.The advantages of the improved CRITIC assignment method are not stated in the abstract of the article, only the results.

2.The methodology of the relevant studies is presented too briefly and needs to be analyzed in more depth, especially the shortcomings of the CRITIC empowerment method are not sufficiently described.

3. The choice of the four types of data and the four time points needs to be elaborated in more depth.

4.The article has improved the CRITIC Method and analyzed the difference, but there is no comparative analysis and discussion with the existing related methods, which needs further clarification.

Comments on the Quality of English Language

There are some issues with the language in the manuscript, where complex sentence structures affect the reading experience.

Author Response

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Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The article presents a well-structured analysis of photovoltaic (PV) potential in Ordos City, employing an improved CRITIC weighting method to optimize parameter weights. The study effectively integrates multi-dimensional factors, including meteorological, topographical, environmental, and societal parameters, to assess the spatial and temporal dynamics of PV development suitability. The findings are insightful, showcasing the shift in availability of suitable territories for PV plant installations. Additionally, the figures derived from GIS analysis are well-designed and effectively illustrate key trends.

However, the study lacks a conclusion section, which is critical for summarizing key findings, implications, and future research directions.

Also, while the article references some prior studies, it would benefit from a more comprehensive comparison with similar GIS-based PV suitability assessments to better contextualize its contributions.

 

More smaller comments are in the attached PDF document.

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Comments on the Quality of English Language

The English language is fine, but certain expressions need reviewing; some will be marked with comments in the attached PDF.

Author Response

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Author Response File: Author Response.pdf