Energy, in its current state, is a finite resource that will not last for generations to come. This project investigates existing research on several renewable energy alternatives, including nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, biofuels, and more, as well as providing a potential method of combining solar and wind energy harvesting techniques for increased efficiency. Finally, the social effects of renewable energy on health, the environment, and politics are considered, and an outlook for the future is included.

• 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

• Grimsley, Kirk F.
• Sarasin, Timothy Norman
• Dich, Alexander
• Koufos, Dennis N.

Subject

• Environment
• Well-Being
• Sustainability
• Health
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-022613-234145

Palavra-chave

• Renewable energy sources
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Humi, Mayer

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-02-26

Localização

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright