Small hydropower for renewable energy and water efficiency in Turkey

Many leading world powers are already setting ambitious goals to achieve zero CO2 emis-sions in the electric power industry through the use of renewable energy sources (RES) in the near future. In Russia, this type of generation also received state support, however, more modest, due to the low intercon-nection between Russia and renewable energy sources in terms of the state's energy security. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the existing support for renewable energy in the Russian Federation, to assess the feasibility of building these facilities in our country, as well as to provide a scientifically substantiated proposal for alternative ways of developing the industry. The paper analyzes and summarizes the economic aspects of investment and operating activities of wind, solar and small hydropower in Russia. As a result, it was concluded that the pace of development chosen by the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation can be considered correct, but it is necessary to adjust the support program and diversify in terms of the subjectivity of the construction of new generating facilities based on RES.

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On a New Chain Planetary Transmission for Renewable Energy Systems - Part II: Virtual Prototyping and Experimental Testing

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.760.153 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 760 ◽

pp. 153-158 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Radu Saulescu ◽

Codruta Jaliu ◽

Mircea Neagoe ◽

Oliver Climescu

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Experimental Testing ◽

Virtual Prototyping ◽

Energy Systems ◽

Small Hydropower ◽

Compact Structure ◽

Good Efficiency ◽

Renewable Energy Systems ◽

Planetary Transmission ◽

Mechanical Transmissions

Mechanical transmissions are frequently used in renewable energy systems (RES), either as speed reducers in solar tracking systems (e.g. worm drive, planetary gear), or as speed increasers in small hydropower converters or wind turbines. Most of them are conventional transmissions characterized by large overall dimensions and/or low efficiencies; therefore, new mechanical transmissions with higher performances are highly investigated. The paper presents the development of an innovative chain planetary transmission for hydro/wind applications. The speed increaser transmission requires a well-defined transmission ratio according to the application (3 – 5 for hydro, 6 – 30 for wind), good efficiency, relative simple and compact structure, easy maintenance, and low-cost. The final proposed solution overcomes some limits of the RES transmissions, significantly increasing the efficiency while decreasing the system size and eliminating the chain pre-stressing. The steps of the product design process applied for innovative generation of high performance mechanical transmissions are shown in the Part I. The proposed chain planetary transmission integrated into a micro hydropower application is analyzed in the Part II: virtual prototyping, experimental testing and optimization stages and results are detailed.

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Analysis of Small Hydropower Generation Potential : (2) Future Prospect of the Potential Under Climate Change

10.20944/preprints202103.0290.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jaewon Jung ◽

Sungeun Jung ◽

Junhyeong Lee ◽

Myungjin Lee ◽

Hung Soo Kim

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Power Generation ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Future Prospect ◽

High Energy ◽

Future Climate Change ◽

Small Rivers ◽

Hydropower Generation ◽

Small Hydropower ◽

The Future

The interest in renewable energy to replace fossil fuel is increasing as the problem caused by climate change become more severe. Small hydropower (SHP) is evaluated as a resource with high development value because of its high energy density compared to other renewable energy sources. SHP may be an attractive and sustainable power generation environmental perspective because of its potential to be found in small rivers and streams. The power generation potential could be estimated based on the discharge in the river basin. Since the river discharge depends on the climate conditions, the hydropower generation potential changes sensitively according to climate variability. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the SHP potential in consideration of future climate change. In this study, the future prospect of SHP potential is simulated for the period of 2021 to 2100 considering the climate change in three hydropower plants of Deoksong, Hanseok, and Socheon stations, Korea. As the results, SHP potential for the near future (2021 to 2040) shows a tendency to be increased and the highest increase is 23.4% at the Deoksong SPH plant. Through the result of future prospect, we have shown that hydroelectric power generation capacity or SHP potential will be increased in the future. Therefore, we believe that it is necessary to revitalize the development of SHP in order to expand the use of renewable energy. Also, a methodology presented in this study could be used for the future prospect of the small hydropower potential.

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Nurseries Best Practices Guide for Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Resilience

10.2172/1798077 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jordan Cox ◽

Chris Hallock ◽

Eliza Hotchkiss ◽

Alicen Kandt ◽

Kosol Kiatreungwattana

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Best Practices ◽

Water Efficiency

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TENDENCY OF GLOBAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN THE WORLD IN THE LAST TEN YEARS

Contemporary Materials ◽

10.7251/comen2102166k ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Isak Karabegović

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Production ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

New Technologies ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Small Hydropower ◽

The World

It is well-known that, in the past decades, the burning of fossil fuels was identified as the major cause of climate change. Climate change mitigation is becoming a central concern of global society. Limiting global warming to below 2 °C above the temperature of the pre-industrial period is the key to preserving global ecosystems and providing a secure basis for human activities, as well as reducing excessive environmental change. The ambitions increased at an accelerated pace with a dramatic expansion of net zero-emission targets. Increasing pressure from citizens and society has forced countries to intensify their climate plans, while the private sector has bought a record amount of renewable energy. An energy system based on fossil fuels must be replaced by renewable energy with low carbon emissions with improved energy efficiency. That applies to all consumers of fossil energy: cities, villages, building sectors, industry, transport, agriculture, and forestry. The paper explores and presents the strategy of energy development of renewable energy sources in the world. The application of new technologies that have led to developing renewable energy sources is presented in detail: wind energy, solar energy, small hydropower plants, biomass, and their increase in the total share of energy production, i.e., reduced fossil fuel use in energy production. Investments in new technologies used in renewable energy sources have led to increases in employment worldwide. Analysis of the trend of increased energy production from RES (Renewable Energy Sources) with investment plans, the employment rate for each energy source, and the development of renewable energy sources in the coming period are provided.

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Effect of Residents’ Involvement with Small Hydropower Projects on Environmental Awareness

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12155994 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (15) ◽

pp. 5994

Author(s):

Keigo Noda ◽

Kazuki Miyai ◽

Kengo Ito ◽

Masateru Senge

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Environmental Awareness ◽

Small Hydropower ◽

Irrigation Systems ◽

Hydropower Plants ◽

Resident Involvement ◽

Key Factor ◽

And Control ◽

Land Improvement

Small hydropower plants utilizing unharnessed energy in existing irrigation systems are a prominent source of renewable energy. In Japan, land improvement districts play a key role in the management of irrigation systems, but face serious problems in terms of management sustainability and require participation from non-farmers. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of residents’ involvement in small hydropower projects on their environmental awareness and understanding of the projects’ multifunctional regional value. We administered a questionnaire survey to 238 households in three areas: Itoshiro, Kashimo and Ibigawa. The respondents were categorized into four groups: participation, recognition, knowledge and control. Based on the degree of respondents’ involvement in small hydropower projects, inclusive relationships between their involvement and awareness were revealed. These relationships suggest that the trigger of resident involvement is a key factor in developing sustainable small hydro facilities within existing irrigation systems.

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Hydro Tasmania – Renewable Energy Drivers, Action and Plans

Energy & Environment ◽

10.1260/095830505774478495 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. 803-813

Author(s):

Roger Gill ◽

Harry Andrews

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Electricity Market ◽

Wind Farm ◽

Environmental Science ◽

Small Hydropower ◽

Wind Generators ◽

Hydropower Plants ◽

Island State ◽

National Electricity Market ◽

Wind Resource

In Tasmania, the island state of Australia, the generator, Hydro Tasmania, is pushing technical, environmental and business boundaries in its plans to integrate a relatively high proportion (up to 20 percent) of large wind generators into its current complex mix of large and small hydropower plants. Its plans include projects to increase the efficiency of its older hydropower equipment as it prepares to supply much needed peaking capacity to the market in southern Australia via the groundbreaking Basslink undersea cable, which is due for completion in November 2005. Taken as a package these developments are creating a globally significant reference site for renewable energy systems. The paper will describe what is happening, and more importantly what is underpinning the developments, including: the harnessing of Tasmania's world-class wind resource, where recently constructed 1.75 MW wind turbines are achieving capacity factors of over 45 percent – some of the best productivity in the world today; the application of leading environmental science measures to ensure the sustainability of both the new wind farm developments and the transformation of the hydropower system to meet peak capacity demands; the relevance of the existing large hydropower storages that can operate in synergy with the wind resource; the contribution of Australia's renewable energy certificate scheme, which is effectively doubling the value of new renewable energy developments compared with existing generation sources; the application of the latest technology in hydropower turbines, combined with power system expertise from the world's leading manufacturers, to increase the efficiency of older hydropower generators, thereby more effectively harnessing the existing environmental footprint; and the transformation of Hydro Tasmania's business into a significant supplier and trader of premium value peak energy into the sophisticated Australian National Electricity Market.

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Impact of Small Hydropower Plant on the Biodiversity of the Selected Area

Proccedings of 10th International Conference "Environmental Engineering" ◽

10.3846/enviro.2017.077 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Rastislav Fijko ◽

Martina Zeleňáková

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Hydropower Plant ◽

Small Hydropower ◽

Area Of Interest ◽

Natural Reproduction ◽

Significant Public Health ◽

New Construction ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

Pollution Emissions

Renewable energy – wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, and biomass – provides substantial benefits for our climate, our health, and our economy. Each source of renewable energy has unique benefits. Generated electricity from renewable energy rather than fossil fuels offers significant public health benefits. Wind, solar, and hydroelectric systems generate electricity with no associated air pollution emissions and water. This statement is true when it comes to new construction. It should also take into account those buildings that are already built (often with many shortcom-ings). This paper deals with the assessment of the negative impacts of Small Hydropower Plant (SHPP) in eastern Slo-vakia, in the boundaries of the village Lukov. This is a SHPP built in the end 60’s as one of the first three -once (built in the former Czechoslovakia). The disadvantage of its construction is bypass channel, which causes significant or total reduction of water level on biologically important areas. In terms of biodiversity, it’s a serious concern mainly in the fish reproduction period. Dry river course is insurmountable obstacle for them. This results in their death caused by exhaustion and gradual extinction of natural reproduction in the area of interest. Paper contains a case study with variant solution of current situation.

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Towards the Development of Sustainable Hydro Energy in Lithuania

Proccedings of 10th International Conference "Environmental Engineering" ◽

10.3846/enviro.2017.023 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Jaunius Jatautas ◽

Pranas Mierauskas

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Natural Environment ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Social Situation ◽

Human Society ◽

Renewable Energy Resources ◽

Small Hydropower ◽

Hydropower Plants

Development of renewable energy sources together with sustainable development covers a complicated range of issues which require complex assessment in the context of Lithuania’s energy independence. Hydropower is an integral part of renewable energy resources and affects both the natural environment and human society. Although negative impact of hydropower on the environment is acknowledged, advances in modern technology can reduce the potential damage, especially when developing a network of small hydropower plants in Lithuania. Moreover, implementation and continuity of this kind of projects enables to improve the economic and social situation, e.g. by creating new jobs. Construction of small hydropower plants in combination with a sustainable development strategy would help to avoid the possible damage to the natural environment and would contribute to improvement of the country’s economic and social landscape. Limitation of the negative impact on the environment is primarily based on technological solutions – the appropriate construction of fish ladders or other passes at dams enables fish migration. Meanwhile, contribution to improvement of the economic and social situation in the case of small hydropower plants depends on political decisions and activity of lobby groups.

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