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Analytical report about replacing land-based electrical/fuel needs for corporate offices and some of the electrical needs of an aircraft with solar power.
I have posted a sample for the report in docs.
You have to refer to the proposal to know what to write on the report and I have posted that too.
MEMORANDUM [1]
To: Gary C. Thomas
President/Executive Director DART [2]
From: S. Student
Date: February 4, 2017
Subject: Proposal for Determining the Profitability of Wind Power
Introduction [3]
The popular forms of energy such as coal and oil are slowly diminishing, increasing the need for
alternative forms of energy. The DART light rail system uses 5 million kilowatt hours per month
of energy to run and will be requiring more energy soon because of future expansions planned
for the rail system.[4] Since so much energy is used it would be ideal to find a different energy
source to power the rail lines. Alternative forms of energy are becoming very popular and the
research devoted to finding new sources is increasing every year, making it easier to find a new
energy source to use.
Statement of Problem
With the future expansion of the DART light rail system there will be larger energy
consumption, meaning higher cost to DART. With conventional energy sources diminishing it is
important to find and use as many alternative forms of energy as possible.
Proposed Solution
One possible solution for the increase of power needed for DART and the diminishing energy
sources is the use of wind power. Wind turbines, defined in Science Year as devices that extract
energy from the wind using large, fanlike rotors (typically with three blades) connected to
electric power generators, provide just as much power as conventional energy sources and
produce clean, nonpolluting energy. Using wind power would eliminate the need to use a third
party energy company such as the ones they currently use.
Scope
To assess the profitability of using wind power as an alternative power source I plan to use four
areas of inquiry:
1. What companies currently use wind power, and what are the advantages and
disadvantages of wind power, if any?
2. How expensive is it to transition to wind power?
3. Will the wind turbines be able to provide enough power for the rail line as is currently
used.
4. What are the costs of leasing the land and building the wind turbines?
Methods
Most of my data will be through secondary sources including publications on the use of wind
power, a history of the DART rail system, and other information from websites and books about
currently used wind power.
Conclusion
There is a need for alternate uses of energy because of the declining stores of fossil fuels. By
addressing the four areas of inquiry I stated above, I can determine the profitability of wind
power for DART.
Tentative Bibliography
[5] “Answers for the Environment.” Siemens. Siemens. 03 Feb. 2017
<http://www.usa.siemens.com/ answers/en/us/environment.htm?stc=153>.
“Energy.” Internet Public Library. Internet Public Library. 3 Feb. 2016 <http://ipl.org/div/
subject/browse/sci14.00.00/>.
“Newsroom DART Rail Facts.” Dart.Org. DART. 4 Feb. 2017 <http://www.dart.org/newsroom/
dartrailfacts.asp>.
Snow, John. “Fierce Winds.” Science Year 2012. 2012.
“Wind Data and Information.” Energy Information Administration. July 2016. Energy
Information Administration. 4 Feb. 2017 <http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelrenewable.html>.
Notes
[1] Uses appropriate memorandum format
[2] Provides specific audience for potential report.
[3] Uses headings to provide visual emphasis for various parts of the memorandum.
[4] Includes details in the proposal that are directed at the specific business entity.
[5] Offers some specific useful sources that might be used.
MEMORANDUM
To: Ipsha Aryal
President/Executive Director
From: Yugesh Laudari Bhat
Date: February 15, 2022
Subject: Proposal for Profitability of Solar Power
Introduction
The common form of energy which is crude oil in the airplane industry is deteriorating over time. Airplane companies like ours are one of the largest consumers of crude oil that is available in the world. With Delta airline’ massive number of aircraft and several flights in a single day, our company uses about 3.4 billion gallons of fuel every year (Business Quant). In addition, “Delta’s carbon footprint is its largest environmental impact, with 98% of emissions coming from its aircraft” (Delta news hub). Given the huge amounts of this non-renewable natural resource that we are depleting, considering gradually transitioning to alternative sources of energy like solar energy for many aircraft functions will benefit the ecosystem as well as our company in terms of price.
Statement of Problem
With our ever-growing company and a growing number of aircraft and daily flights, we will have a significantly increased reliability on fuel in order to maintain aircraft bases, meaning harm to the resources of the earth, harm to the ecosystem and the atmosphere, as well as the higher cost to Delta. With these problems at hand, it is important to take action to convert to a more sustainable and cheaper source of energy.
Proposed Solution
The best solution for the transition to a more sustainable and non-depleting source of energy is the use of solar power. As compared to electric power, solar energy is easy to generate and use on a daily basis as it does not require a large number of manpower and time. Whereas other sources of energy require a long process to be usable. “The sun’s rays bathe our planet with vast amounts of energy – approximately 885 million terawatt-hours every year” (Airbus). While being easily available and clean, solar energy is able to produce the same amount of energy as kerosene which is constantly being depleted and leaving a negative impact on the environment with the emission of carbon monoxide. In this way, Delta’s high budget used in oil refineries today could be well managed in other sectors of development.
Scope
To assess the profitability of using solar power as an alternative power source for Delta Airlines, I plan to use five areas of inquiry:
1. What companies currently use solar, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of solar power?
2. How much and what kind of research has been conducted until today on using solar power for jet planes?
3. How expensive is it to replace land-based electrical needs for corporate offices and perhaps some of the electrical needs of an aircraft with solar power?
3. Will solar power solely be able to provide enough energy for the land-based electrical needs for corporate offices and some of the electrical needs of an aircraft to function the same or better?
4. What are the costs of harvesting solar power and transitioning most aircraft needs to use that?
Methods
Most of my data will be through secondary sources including publications and research on the use of solar power such as Airbus, a history of energy consumption and gas emission by Delta Airlines, and other information from websites and books about currently used solar power in the airline’s industry.
Conclusion
Transitioning of energy-depleting industries such as the airline’s industry into a more sustainable energy source is of crucial importance because of the constantly depleting condition of crude oil and the harm to the ecosystem by its use. By addressing the five areas of inquiry I stated above, I can determine the profitability of solar power for DART.
Tentative Bibliography
“Delta Airline’s Fuel Consumed (2016-2021).” Business Quant, July 16, 2020, https://businessquant.com/delta-airlines-fuel-consumed-2016-2021#:~:text=Owing%20to%20Delta’s%20massive%20fleet,gallons%20of%20fuel%20every%20year. Accessed February 15, 2022
“New campaign shines light on Delta’s carbon neutrality.” Delta News Hub, https://news.delta.com/new-campaign-shines-light-deltas-carbon-neutrality#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20Delta%20offset%2013,of%20almost%203%20million%20cars.%20of%20fuel%20every%20year. Accessed February 15, 2022
“Solar flight.” Airbus, January 17, 2022, https://www.airbus.com/en/innovation/zero-emission/solar-flight. Accessed February 15, 2022
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