This project involved a qualitative study of the feasibility of implementing a photovoltaic system at Intel in Costa Rica. The information presented in this project came from data collection, archival research, interviews, case studies, and the RETScreen Photovoltaic Project Modeling software. We used a cost analysis to determine that a photovoltaic system is currently not economically feasible, but identified what would make it feasible in the future. We also determined that a photovoltaic system may help preserve the Costa Rican ecosystem.

• 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

• Duszlak, Thomas B.
• Rackliffe, Ryan J.
• Beaudoin, Aaron Michael

Subject

• Environment
• Energy
• Industry
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04E031I

Keyword

• Photovoltaic power systems
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Salazar, Guillermo F.

Year

• 2004

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Intel

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Location

• San José

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright