JEE 4360 Energy Alternatives – Team Project #1
Research question: What factors should be considered in selecting a site to
install solar energy facilities? Create a site suitability screening tool in EXCEL for class use.
TP1 consists of researching this topic and developing a selection process and matrix that can readily evaluate the solar potential of a site for Photovoltaic (PV) solar facilities.
Specifics
1. Develop your process and evaluation tool (EXCEL template site suitability screening tool) that will yield a numerical siting score.
2. Produce a single sheet of instructions for each class member to use to evaluate their own residence.
3. Pick 3 sites and apply your process and fill out EXCEL template for each.
4. Explain any tool adjustments for solar thermal facilities.
5. In your report and presentation discuss the merits and reasons you included each factor, and what factors you chose to exclude.