A model was created for assessing the suitability of wind farm sites based on economic, social and environmental factors and applied to the state of New Hampshire. A map of wind speeds was created using WindMap. Accessibility issues were evaluated with the Geographical Information System (GIS)-based program Idrisi. These two factors were combined to identify two regions of high energy potential. Interviews with various parties identify the strengths of this analysis and help determine recommendations for future refinements of the model.

• 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

• Kaplan, Sergey Mike
• Byers, Scott R.
• Crowley, John Emmett

Subject

• Sustainability
• Energy
• Computing
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01D064I

Keyword

• Wind power
• Renewable energy sources
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Pierson, Stephen W.
• Mathisen, Paul P.

Year

• 2001

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright