The project compares two potential alternatives that can be used to generate energy. The University of Texas wants to know whether they should install silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells on parking lot rooftops or make biofuel from algae in pipes. Photovoltaic cells harness the sun's energy and convert it into electricity using electrical components. Algae are a group of tiny organisms that use processes such as photosynthesis and fermentation to produce biofuels which are then used to generate electricity. After a functional, economic, environmental and social analysis, our team recommended that the University of Texas proceed with the photovoltaic cell project. The energy produced by photovoltaic cells was greater and had a much higher positive net present value than producing biofuel from algae. The social analysis of a project is of utmost importance and is the deciding factor whether a proposed project can go ahead or not. The main purpose of this report is to identify an important social problem in the projects and a justification of the decision made in selecting the final project ...