Title page for E-project-042508-173554

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2008-04-25

Authors
Tracy L Golinveaux, CE
Christopher K Mehr, CE
Justin Wells, ECE
Amanda E Young, CM

URN E-project-042508-173554

Division Energy and Resources

Center Boston, Massachusetts

Sponsor City of Boston: Mayor's Office of Energy and Envir

Title Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Boston Without Harnessing Its Energy Using Photovoltaic Technology

Advisors
Gerstenfeld, Arthur, MG
Vernon-Gerstenfeld, Susan, ID

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
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.

Files
2008SolarBostonIQP25April2008.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2008-04-25
Authors	Tracy L Golinveaux, CE Christopher K Mehr, CE Justin Wells, ECE Amanda E Young, CM
URN	E-project-042508-173554
Division	Energy and Resources
Center	Boston, Massachusetts
Sponsor	City of Boston: Mayor's Office of Energy and Envir
Title	Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Boston Without Harnessing Its Energy Using Photovoltaic Technology
Advisors	Gerstenfeld, Arthur, MG Vernon-Gerstenfeld, Susan, ID
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract 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.
Files	2008SolarBostonIQP25April2008.pdf