Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Conversion Devices

2011 ◽  
pp. 9-29
Author(s):  
Said Al-Hallaj ◽  
Kristofer Kiszynski
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Conversion Devices

scholarly journals TECHNO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF AN OFF-GRID HYBRID ENERGY SYSTEM WITH HOMER PRO

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Ahmet Erhan AKAN
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Economic Point

The decrease in fossil-based energy sources and increasing environmental problems increase the tendency to renewable energy sources day by day. The potential of renewable energy sources differs according to the region where the energy will be produced. For this reason, it is crucial to conduct a good feasibility study that deals with the selected systems from a technical and economic point of view before making an investment decision on energy conversion systems based on renewable energy sources. In this study, the most suitable equipment and capacities were investigated by examining the techno-economic analysis of a hybrid system created with wind-solar renewable energies for a detached house, which is considered off-grid, in a rural area of Tekirdağ province (40o58.7ı N, 27o30.7ı E). Investigations were carried out using the HOMER Pro (Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable) program. The wind and solar energy potential of Tekirdağ province were obtained from the NASA renewable energy resources database added to the HOMER Pro program. The daily electricity requirement of the sample house was chosen as 11.27 kWh, and the current peak electrical load was chosen as 2.39 kW. A wind turbine is connected to the AC busbars, solar collectors and battery group connected to the DC busbars, and a converter that converts energy between AC and DC busbars in the energy conversion system. In order to determine the optimum capacities of the system elements, 27486 different simulations were performed by HOMER Pro. The selection of the most suitable system among these was determined according to the lowest net present cost (NPC) value. In addition, the energy production capacities that will occur in the case of different wind speeds were also investigated. Accordingly, the system to be installed with a solar panel with a capacity of 6.25 kW, PV-MPPT with a capacity of 1 kW, 2 wind turbines with a capacity of 1 kW, 8 Lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 6V-167 Ah, and a converter with a capacity of 2.5 kW has been determined will generate electrical energy of 5433 kWh per year. In addition, it has been determined that 61.8% of this produced energy will be obtained from solar energy and 38.2% from wind energy, and the simple payback period of the investment will be 14 years. It is thought that this study will provide valuable information to researchers and investors.

scholarly journals Mitigation of Certain Power Quality Issues in Wind Energy Conversion System Using UPQC and IUPQC Devices

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 447-455
Author(s):  
Pandu Ranga Reddy Gongati ◽  
Ramasekhara Reddy Marala ◽  
Vijaya Kumar Malupu
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Voltage Sags ◽  
Wind Energy Conversion ◽  
Quality Issues ◽  
Power Quality Conditioner

Due to limited conventional energy sources and to meet the increase of load demand there is a need for utilization of renewable energy sources. Among the all renewable energy sources wind energy is widely used and is highly sustainable as compared to other sources of energy. Many wind energy conversion devices working with doubly fed induction generators and synchronous generators and it is integrated to the grid produces the power quality issues like as voltage sags, swells, harmonics, voltage imbalance and short interruptions etc. Many power electronic based Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) are designed to solve above problems and facilitate to meet the required power demand. In this paper, UPQC (Unified Power Quality Conditioner) and IUPQC (Improved Unified Power Quality Conditioner) models are designed to mitigate the above power quality issues. In this paper, mainly voltage sags, voltage swells and harmonics are considered as a power quality issues to analyze the UPQC and IUPQC devices. The conventional PID controller is employed in control circuit of both the devices. It also discusses the comparative analysis between UPQC and IUPQC devices. The MATLAB/SIMULINK Software is used for above analysis.

scholarly journals A Survey on Effective Grid Connected Power Flows in Renewable Energy System

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Pooja Mahajan ◽  
Urmila Soni
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Wind Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Hybrid Renewable Energy

The demand for electricity is increasing day by day and canNot be satisfactorily met without Non-renewable energy sources. Renewable energy sources such as wind and sun are universal and environmentally friendly. These renewable energy sources are the best options for meeting global energy needs, but they are unpredictable due to natural conditions. Using solar and wind hybrid renewable energy systems is the best option to take advantage of these available resources. This article introduces wind energy conversion systems, solar energy conversion systems, and multistage inverters.

scholarly journals Analysis of District Heating and Cooling Energy Systems in Spain: Resources, Technology and Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5442
Author(s):  
Beatriz María Paredes-Sánchez ◽  
José Pablo Paredes ◽  
Natalia Caparrini ◽  
Elena Rivo-López
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Total Production ◽  
District Heating System ◽  
Heating And Cooling

District heating and cooling (DHC) systems play an important role under the new European Union (EU) energy transition strategy. Thermal energy networks are helping to stimulate the development of alternative technologies based on a broad range of renewable energy sources. The present study analysed the current situation of DHC systems in Spain and provides an overview of the challenges and future opportunities that their use will entail. Its objective is to assess thermal energy conversion and management from a holistic perspective, including a study of existing energy infrastructures. The focus of this study lies on Spain given the country’s abundance of natural resources such as renewable energy sources including solar energy, biomass and geothermal energy, among others, as well as its strategic location on the map of the EU. Based on the analysis of the three factors for energy conversion in a district heating system, namely resources, technology, and management, the methodology provided an assessment of the different factors involved in running a DHC system. The results show an estimated total production for DHC networks of 1448 MWth, of which 72% is supplied purely by renewable energy sources.

Renewable Energy Sources

IEE Review ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Kenneth Spring
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources

Power Projects and Covid-19: A Practical Analysis of the Relevance of Force Majeure Clauses under the Standardised Power Purchase and Implementation Agreements of Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-193
Author(s):  
Aisha Naiga ◽  
Loyola Rwabose Karobwa
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
The State ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Force Majeure ◽  
Practical Analysis ◽  
Energy Justice

Over 90% of Uganda's power is generated from renewable sources. Standardised Implementation Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements create a long-term relationship between Generating Companies and the state-owned off-taker guaranteed by Government. The COVID-19 pandemic and measures to curb the spread of the virus have triggered the scrutiny and application of force majeure (FM) clauses in these agreements. This article reviews the FM clauses and considers their relevance. The authors submit that FM clauses are a useful commercial tool for achieving energy justice by ensuring the continuity of the project, despite the dire effects of the pandemic. Proposals are made for practical considerations for a post-COVID-19 future which provides the continued pursuit of policy goals of promoting renewable energy sources and increasing access to clean energy, thus accelerating just energy transitions.

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