Innovation for Sustainability: Poster Presentation & Report- Solar Energy Assignment

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Solar Energy Assignment:

Task: This is assignment on the theme of innovation for sustainability, which consists of a poster presentation and a report. You are required to research into your chosen innovation. It is important that you highlight aspects of particular impact and assess the relevance to engineers. You will deliver this in the form of a poster presentation and also submit an associated report. Your report and poster presentation should explore the origins of the innovation and why/how it is innovative. The impact of this innovation on the society, including any environmental impacts and/or other ethical issues created and how these have been managed. Particular attention should also be given to the theme of sustainability and how this innovation addresses this issue. Report of an industry standard, being clear, concise and free from typographical and grammatical errors 1. Work typed on A4 size paper with 1.5 line spacing 2. Sections integrate well demonstrating good teamwork and coordination 3. Effective use of related research CONTENT – KEY CRITERIA /15 An executive summary of no more than one page, setting the scene, highlighting the major findings from your report and offering recommendations. Introduction Indication of how/why your chosen option is innovative Clear indication of sustainability issues (social, economic and environmental) being addressed. Identify how the sustainability issues apply and provide assessment of their relevance to engineers. Clear indication of any ethical issues which may relate and how they have been addressed Analyse/evaluate the relevant issues and express your own opinions and thoughts Challenges faced in producing the required information and how you overcame them including your recommendations and lessons learnt. Conclusion Indicate the competencies you believe you may have demonstrated and to what extent (refer to relevant section on Blackboard)