期刊名称：International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology
印刷版ISSN：2347-6710
电子版ISSN：2319-8753
出版年度：2014
卷号：3
期号：11
页码：17422
DOI：10.15680/IJIRSET.2014.0311047
出版社：S&S Publications
摘要：With growing concerns about the future and security of the world’s energy supply, various renewableenergy technologies have been used thorough the millennium. Renewable energyproduction for the generation ofelectricity is very appropriate and rather practical for development particularly in rural areas.Finding alternative sourcesof electrical energy that are both economical and environmentally sustainable is pivotal for improving the quality of lifein communities. Photovoltaic—the direct conversion of solar energy into electricity—has a history of about 50 years.This field of study and the resulting industry have been rapidly growing and improving and are expected to become asignificant part of the world’s energy future. Additionally, the use of solar energy over the recent years has increaseddramatically especially in rural areas. This paper will focus on providinga guideline to help utility companies in areawho may consider investing in an appropriate renewable electricity generation project and for the responsible agenciesto support such investment.Evaluationof renewable energy in general and photovoltaic in particular to produceelectricity in the Eastern Shore of Maryland is undertaken in this study.
关键词：Renewable Energy; Wind Turbine; Photovoltaic Panels. Energy costs; Electricity
