In view of the perceived depletion of energy sources from fossil fuels, this project undertook a comprehensive evaluation of various alternative energy technologies. Special emphasis was placed on the potential of solar energy and its future development. In particular, we determined when and under what circumstances it will be economically feasible to install solar arrays on a house in Worcester, MA as the primary source of electrical energy.

• 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

• Larson, Shane P
• Bebel, Nick
• Hagopian, Garabed P

Subject

• Community
• Energy
• Sustainability
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-022707-150914

Keyword

• Renewable energy sources
• Photovoltaic power systems
• Sustainability
• Solar energy

Advisor

• Humi, Mayer

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-02-27

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright