Purpose of this assignment
You must produce sufficient evidence to meet the assessment criteria for P6 & M2 during this assignment. When completing this assignment, you are advised to use the text and websites in the reference list.
Scenario
You are working for an energy company where you were asked to design a solution to promote sustainable transportation in the UK, researching and utilising computer-based and non- computer-based sources. The design solution could focus on a solar-powered electric vehicle charging network. Choose one of the following possible solutions or come up with a suitable alternative:
- Installation of solar canopies with charging stations at parking lots and public spaces.
- Battery storage system to source solar energy for nighttime charging
- Smart charging infrastructure usage to balance energy demand. Incentives for EV adoption, including reduced charging fees.
Task 1
Real time data monitoring for users to track renewable energy usage.
Based on the above scenario, gather information from identified computer and non-computer- based sources. Take detailed notes and analyse relevant points; points of analysis may include optimal locations for charging stations, solar panel capacity and placement on canopies, battery storage system specifications, smart charging infrastructure requirements, and incentive programs to promote EV adoption (points vary based on your chosen solution).
Computer-based resources could include websites of energy organisations and EV charging companies, online research articles, case studies, papers, solar-powered charging networks, government policies and incentives related to EV adoption, and/or simulation software for energy modelling and network optimisation.
Non-computer-based resources could include engineering textbooks and reference materials, physical copies of industry magazines or journals, printed reports on renewable energy projects and EV infrastructure, interviews with local energy experts, professionals, or EV users, and/or discussions and brainstorming with your peers at work.
In a detailed report, explain your design, the information resources you used, and how the information influenced your decisions.
Your report should contain:
- An annotated bibliography of the information sources you have used for computer- based information.
- An annotated bibliography of the sources you have used for non-computer-based information.
- In-text citations throughout your report including the relevant sources
- A detailed description of how each source contributed to your design decision.
- Finally, write a conclusion about your experience of sourcing these parts, comparing the 2 methods, and listing the advantages and disadvantages of each