A wind and solar powered electrical generation system was designed and built for Heifer Project International, a world social service organization. Background research was conducted into currently available sustainable energy technologies, conditions necessary for use, and relevant social issues. Site environment was surveyed and appropriate system components were chosen to provide sustainably generated AC electricity. System design, parts ordering, and component installation tasks were conducted in a team environment. An educational website and information for site visitors were also produced.

• 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

• Drake, Cheryl Jeanne
• Wu, Tzu Wen
• Wong, Yai Yin
• Gu, Ning
• Lin, Qun

Subject

• Energy
• Environment
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00E005I

Keyword

• Web sites--Design and construction
• Wind power
• Solar energy
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Elmes, Michael B.

Year

• 2000

Sponsor

• Heifer Project International

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright