Two undersea cables provide Nantucket with electricity, but a third cable may be needed in the future to accommodate peak summer demands. To avoid this eventuality Nantucket is exploring a variety of options, including the adoption of renewable energies in conjunction with energy storage systems to enhance energy independence. The goal of our project was to assist the Nantucket Energy Office in promoting the adoption of photovoltaics on Nantucket. We conducted research, interviewed stakeholders, and distributed a survey to local residents to identify the current barriers to solar PV on Nantucket. We developed web-based promotional materials, including an interactive map, solar PV owner profiles, and a comprehensive list of FAQs, and recommended improvements to the permitting process.

• 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

• Pietrowicz, Nathan A.
• Kirwan, John
• Boyer, Zachary Ryan
• O'Neill, Connor H.

Subject

• Environment
• Sustainability
• Energy
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121317-204509

Keyword

• Energy policy
• Photovoltaic power systems
• Web sites--Design and construction
• Solar energy

Advisor

• Golding, Dominic
• Vaz, Rick

Year

• 2017

Center

• Nantucket, Massachusetts Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Town of Nantucket Energy Office

Date created

• 2017-12-13

Location

• Nantucket

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright