Feasibility Analysis for Sustainable Technologies

Introduction

The push toward sustainability is a defining theme of the present decade. Governments around the world have come to recognize the significance of global warming and have responded with international collaborations such as the European Union Emissions Trading System to limit the production of greenhouse gases, forcing companies to find low-carbon methods of production. Within their own domains, governments have created financial incentives, such as income tax credits and production tax credits, to support the development and implementation of sustainable technologies. However, the intelligent use of these technologies requires a careful assessment of the financial and environmental context in which they are to be used. Solar and wind ...