Solar energy is central to an energy transition, but integrating solar panels in historic centers is challenging. A solution to this is solar pavements, solar panels incorporated into the ground. BYS Italia, the sponsor of this project, sought recommendations for their solar pavement prototype and its viability in the Venetian market. We conducted surveys, material comparisons, energy production evaluations, and cost analyses. Conclusions suggest the technology is not yet economically viable. Universities show interest, yet practical challenges hinder installation in Venice. Recommendations include exploring other university campuses, improving public understanding of pavements, and considering alternative renewable energy strategies like solar roof tiles and windows for historical cities.

• 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

• Sailer, Kirsten
• Kroi, Angela
• Narciso, Vanessa
• Jariwala, Jai

Subject

• Sustainability
• Environment
• Energy
• Innovation
• Project-Based Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043024-064033
• 122098

Mot-clé

• energy
• Venice
• solar
• solar pavement
• photovoltaic
• Venetian market

Advisor

• Vaz, Rick
• Demetry, Chrys

Year

• 2024

Center

• Venice, Italy Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• BYS Italia

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 4/30/2024

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-043024-064033

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Dernière modification

• 2024-06-27