Feasibility analysis for sustainable technologies : an engineering-economic perspective / Scott R. Herriott.
2015
HD75.6 .H474 2015
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Title
Feasibility analysis for sustainable technologies : an engineering-economic perspective / Scott R. Herriott.
Author
Herriott, Scott R., author.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781631570285 e-book
9781631570278 paperback
9781631570278 paperback
Published
New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2015.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiv, 299 pages)
Call Number
HD75.6 .H474 2015
Dewey Decimal Classification
333.7
Summary
This book leads the reader into a professional feasibility analysis for a renewable energy or energy efficiency project. The analysis begins with an understanding of the basic engineering description of technology in terms of capacity, efficiency, constraints, and dependability. It continues in modeling the cash flow of a project, which is affected by the installed cost, the revenues or expenses avoided by using the technology, the operating expenses of the technology, available tax credits and rebates, and laws regarding depreciation and income tax. The feasibility study is completed by discounted cash flow analysis, using an appropriate discount rate and a proper accounting for inflation, to evaluate the financial viability of the project. The elements of this analysis are illustrated using numerous examples of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, biogas digestion, energy storage, biofuels, and energy-efficient appliances and buildings.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-293) and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
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Title from PDF title page (viewed on January 11, 2015).
Series
Environmental and social sustainability for business advantage collection. 2327-3348
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Table of Contents
1. Sustainable technologies
2. Capacity
3. Efficiency
4. Constraints
5. Dependability
6. Cost structure
7. Break-even analysis
8. Basic financial analysis of technology
9. Valuation of commercial projects
10. Accounting for environmental benefits
Appendices
About the author
Notes
References
Index.
2. Capacity
3. Efficiency
4. Constraints
5. Dependability
6. Cost structure
7. Break-even analysis
8. Basic financial analysis of technology
9. Valuation of commercial projects
10. Accounting for environmental benefits
Appendices
About the author
Notes
References
Index.