Worcester Polytechnic Institute Electronic Projects Collection

Title page for E-project-030509-215732

Project TypeIQP
Submission date2009-03-05
Authors
  • Brian Bates, bsbates@WPI.EDU, CS
  • Dillon J Buchanan, dillonb@WPI.EDU, ECE
  • Stephen James Mueller, smueller@WPI.EDU, ECE
  • Thomas Andrew Parenteau, tap@WPI.EDU, CE
    • URNE-project-030509-215732
    DivisionEnergy and Resources
    SponsorWesley United Methodist Church
    TitleSolar Feasibility Study at Wesley United Methodist Church
    Advisors
  • Emanuel, Alexander E., EE
  • Hansen, Peter H., HU
    • Availability unrestricted

    Abstract

    This project evaluated the feasibility of installing a photovoltaic system on the roof of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester, MA. Analysis of the site, weather data, and economic incentives available to church facilitated the creation of a model that could predict the value of a photovoltaic system as an economic investment. This analysis resulted in a long payback period, but projections using this model indicate significant changes as the price of photovoltaic panels continue to fall.

    Files
  • IQPReport.pdf
  • Presentation.pdf
  • SimplifiedSpreadsheet.xlsx

    There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.

    • Browse by Author | Browse by Department | Search all available E-projects

    [WPI] [Library] [Home] [Top]

    Questions? Email project-questions@wpi.edu
    Maintained by webmaster@wpi.edu