| dc.description.abstract | The objective of the completed project was to create an asset map that
underlines Dalhousie University's potential to harness solar and wind energy on
Studley Campus. In an effort to contribute to the advancement of sustainable
initiatives within the university , t he developed project can be referenced and
further utilized by facilities management as part of a guideline for potential future
development endeavours. A suitability analysis was performed based on primary
and secondary data to determine the percentage of the maximum available total
solar and wind gain over an average year. The tools that were most appropriate in
measuring the potential for the campus to harness different forms of renewable
energy technologies were LiDAR, GIS mapping, Digital Elevation Models, Google
maps, and the energy usage of Dalhousie buildings. The resulting GIS maps found
the areas that met the requirements suitable for potential solar installation
exceeded the areas suitable for potential wind installation. The Killam Library,
Mona Campbell Building, Life Science Centre, and the Public Archives were the
buildings that had significant positive results. In conclusion, the project found that
Dalhousie has tremendous potential to harness solar energy. It is recommended
that Dalhousie allocate funding for the implementation of more renewable energy
sources, and conduct further research pertaining to the economic feasibility of
these energy sources. | en_US |
