Home Scale Solar Power
Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: Our goal in researching this topic was to create a guide to cost-effective solar power solutions for anyone interested in applying solar power to their home, regardless of their budget. We analyzed the feasibility of implementing solar panels in residential applications. The solar technology market can seem daunting to the average consumer. This was rectified by compiling information into a table and comparing the cost of several different types of systems with the efficiency and the estimated payback period of each system. We looked at solar manufacturing company websites to find estimates on photovoltaic and thermal water heating systems. The payback period was estimated by subtracting the amount of money saved on the average consumer’s utility bill, factoring in federal and state incentives, and calculating the amount needed to pay off the adjusted cost of the system.
Source: Digital WPI
Authors: Michael H. Johnson, Rebecca Meissen, Oliver Rich, K. H. Warren
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W931427788