The ultimate goal of our project was to determine if solar power implementation was feasible in the city of Boston. We used a combination of GIS mapping databases as well as a procedure of roof analysis that had already been established by the City to search for future sites for solar installation. We were sponsored by the City of Boston, which has the funding and capabilities to implement solar power. We researched, analyzed, and presented our discoveries regarding efficiency and placement of equipment to help guide the new Solar Boston program in its effort to promote sustainable development in the great City of Boston. Based on our analysis, we determined that solar panels are a viable option for the City.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Young, Amanda E.
• Vecchiarelli, Tracy L.
• Wells, Justin
• Mehr, Christopher Karl

Subject

• Energy
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Innovation
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042508-173554

Keyword

• Solar energy
• Photovoltaic power systems
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Vernon-Gerstenfeld, Susan
• Gerstenfeld, Arthur

Year

• 2008

Center

• Boston, Massachusetts Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• City of Boston: Mayor's Office of Energy and Environmental Services

Date created

• 2008-04-25

Location

• Boston

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright