Mexican renewables face challenges despite reform

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
The State ◽  
Transmission Capacity ◽  
Energy Matrix ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Energy Reforms

Subject Efforts to reduce Mexico's dependence on fossil fuels. Significance President Enrique Pena Nieto's energy reforms aim to boost investment in Mexico's hydrocarbons industry. However, they are also intended to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels by developing the biofuels sector and renewable energies, such as solar, wind and geothermal power. Among the issues that the new legislature, which starts on September 1, will have to address are three pieces of secondary legislation that are key to achieving the government's goal of increasing the share of renewables in Mexico's energy matrix. Impacts Unless the state improves and expands transmission capacity, development of the sector will be limited. Renewables will face stiff competition from the hydrocarbons sector, which has received much greater incentives for investment. Clean energy laws will continue to encounter opposition from businesses if power derived from renewables does not become cheaper.

scholarly journals ESTUDO SOBRE A POSSIBILIDADE DE PRODUZIR BIOGÁS PROVENIENTE DE RESÍDUOS DA AGROPECUÁRIA NO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (01) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Anderson Labegalini De Campos ◽  
Anderson De Oliveira Pereira ◽  
Josenilda Guimarães Lopes ◽  
Renê Faria De Araújo ◽  
Ronaldo Pereira Lima
Keyword(s):  
Biogas Production ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Agricultural Residues ◽  
The State ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Energy Matrix ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Environmental

ESTUDO SOBRE A POSSIBILIDADE DE PRODUZIR BIOGÁS PROVENIENTE DE RESÍDUOS DA AGROPECUÁRIA NO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS   ANDERSON LABEGALINI DE CAMPOS1; ANDERSON DE OLIVEIRA PEREIRA2; JOSENILDA GUIMARÃES LOPES3; RENÊ FARIA DE ARAÚJO4 E RONALDO PEREIRA LIMA5   Mestrado de Agroenergia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Avenida NS 15, Quadra 109 Norte, Plano Diretor Norte (Prédio do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Agroenergia), CEP 77001-090, Palmas, Tocantins, Brasil. [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; 5 [email protected]   RESUMO: O Tocantins, entre os estados do Brasil, é um dos que possuem valores superiores em quantidade de rebanhos de gado de corte, e a bovinocultura de leite cresce de forma continuada, favorecida pelas condições climáticas. Em 2015, o estado produziu 8 milhões de bovinos e bubalinos, 296 mil suínos e 158,9 mil caprinos. As fronteiras socioeconômicas terão uma melhora significativa com a utilização de resíduos gerados na atividade rural para a geração de energia, assim como para a redução dos prejuízos ao meio ambiente, ocasionados pelos resíduos produzidos. Diante do exposto, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o potencial de produção de biogás para a geração de energia, por meio da fermentação de resíduos oriundos da agricultura e pecuária do estado do Tocantins. A metodologia utilizada foi a revisão bibliográfica, a sistemática, a descritiva e a explicativa. Verificou-se, com este artigo, a relevância social, ambiental e econômica da inserção da energia produzida a partir dos resíduos agropecuários na Matriz Energética Brasileira. Ainda que tenham custos para instalar o sistema no Estado, a utilização de digestores fermentativos é uma alternativa para diminuir os problemas com a destinação inadequada dos resíduos agropecuários, além de ser uma forma de energia limpa, este método possuí uma fonte de recursos com o comercio dos créditos de carbono, devido a não emissão do gás metano.   Palavras-chave: resíduos agropecuários, energia, biogás.   STUDY ON THE POSSIBILITY OF BIOGAS PRODUCING FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE THE STATE OF TOCANTINS   ABSTRACT: Beef and dairy cattle growing is one of the biggest production in the State of Tocantins - Brazil, favored by weather conditions. In 2015, the state produced 8 million cattle and buffalo, 296,000 pigs and 158,900 goats. The socioeconomic boundaries will have a significant improvement with the use of waste generated in rural activity for the generation of energy, as well as the reduction of environmental damage caused by the waste produced. Given the above, the objective of the present work was to evaluate the potential of biogas production for energy generation, through the fermentation of residues from the Tocantins state agriculture and livestock. The methodology used was the literature review, the systematic, the descriptive and the explanatory. This article verified the social, environmental and economic relevance of the insertion of energy produced from agricultural residues in the Brazilian Energy Matrix. Although they have costs to install the system in the state, the use of fermentative digesters is an alternative to reduce the problems with the improper disposal of agricultural residues, besides being a form of clean energy, this method has a source of resources with the trade. carbon credits due to non-emission of methane gas.   Keywords: agricultural residues, energy, biogas.

Economic goals of Dubai and Abu Dhabi will diverge

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Power ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Property Market ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Sovereign Wealth Funds ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Significance Despite its promotion of an innovation ecosystem to attract start-ups, Abu Dhabi has overall made little progress in addressing the impact of the clean-energy transition on long-term demand for fossil fuels. As COVID-19 hits private consumption hard, Dubai is promoting expatriate-friendly labour market and legal reforms, with an eye to the troubled real estate sector. Impacts Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds will increase their exposure to the overseas oil derivatives industry. Dubai will shift attention to taming oversupply in the flagging property market, and developers will be under increased scrutiny. Ambitious oil production targets will increase tensions with Saudi Arabia; a medium-term OPEC exit is possible. Abu Dhabi will prioritise high-profile space and nuclear projects that generate soft power and boost innovation.

scholarly journals Agroenergy from Residual Biomass: Energy Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cintia de Faria Ferreira Carraro ◽  
André Celestino Martins ◽  
Ana Carolina da Silva Faria ◽  
Carla Cristina Almeida Loures
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
International Level ◽  
Energy Matrix ◽  
Residual Biomass ◽  
Present Information ◽  
National Economic

The search for energy alternatives from renewable and clean sources has been gaining prominence at the international level, due to the increased demand for energy and the future depletion of fossil fuels, coupled with the concern with environmental issues. The generation of electricity distributed from the use of biomass can contribute to the conservation of the environment, the diversification of the energy matrix, the national economic development, the generation of jobs in the agro-industry and in the distribution of clean energy, as a sustainable alternative. This chapter aims to present information related to the use of different residual biomass as an energy alternative for Brazil, with a focus on electricity generation, based on a bibliographic survey, where it is highlighted as the best sources of biomass for electricity generation in the country, observing the profitability and viability for logistics and national economy.

scholarly journals Sustainable Biodiesel Production from Non-Consumables Oils in Peru

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Energy Matrix ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Research

In the country and the world, it has become aware about the characteristics of non-renewable fossil fuels, and the high use of transport vehicles that use these fuels, in addition to industries and other sectors; these have boosted global research on alternative fuels, especially those derived from biomass. Peru in the change of its energy matrix has taken actions that allow it to increase the use of renewable energies such as biodiesel and bioethanol. Currently there are other proposals such as biorefineries that allow the greatest use of their natural resources. The investigations that have been carried out since 2010 have allowed us to have a technological contribution for the sustainable production of biodiesel in Peru.

scholarly journals Use of Hydrogen as Fuel: A Trend of the 21st Century

Energies ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Charles Bronzo Barbosa Farias ◽  
Robson Carmelo Santos Barreiros ◽  
Milena Fernandes da da Silva ◽  
Alessandro Alberto Casazza ◽  
Attilio Converti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Energy Matrix ◽  
Major Goal ◽  
Specific Chemical ◽  
World Energy ◽  
Potential Use

The unbridled use of fossil fuels is a serious problem that has become increasingly evident over the years. As such fuels contribute considerably to environmental pollution, there is a need to find new, sustainable sources of energy with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Climate change poses a substantial challenge for the scientific community. Thus, the use of renewable energy through technologies that offer maximum efficiency with minimal pollution and carbon emissions has become a major goal. Technology related to the use of hydrogen as a fuel is one of the most promising solutions for future systems of clean energy. The aim of the present review was to provide an overview of elements related to the potential use of hydrogen as an alternative energy source, considering its specific chemical and physical characteristics as well as prospects for an increase in the participation of hydrogen fuel in the world energy matrix.

Solar sector success in Mexico will be muted

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Power ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
The State ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The North ◽  
Power Infrastructure ◽  
The Government ◽  
Power Auction

Subject The outlook for solar power in Mexico. Significance Mexico's second-largest solar park -- Central Los Santos Solar I -- began operations on April 18. Its inauguration followed the first long-term power auction to supply the state-owned utility Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) on March 28, and is part of a modest expansion of solar power infrastructure in the north of the country. Impacts The government plans to hold an electricity tender every year, with the terms released in April. The outcome of the second long-term power auction will be made public on September 30. According to Under-Secretary of Clean Energy Efrain Villanueva Arcos, the government may increase further its clean energy goals for 2021.

Effect of Cell Material on the Performance of PV System

2014 ◽  
Vol 1043 ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Afroza Nahar ◽  
M. Hasanuzzaman ◽  
N.A. Rahim ◽  
Md. Hosenuzzaman
Keyword(s):  
System Performance ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Potential Alternative

Interest of renewable energies is increasing due to the revising the energy policies for fighting against the emission of Carbon-dioxide. To make the development of the civilization sustainable and cause less harm to the environment, clean energy resources are very important. Many alternative renewable energy resources are available that can be used instead of fossil fuels. Solar energy is one of the potential alternative renewable energies. This paper presents differents types of Photovoltaic cell materials which is one of the most effective parameter for improvement of photovoltaic cell as well as Photovoltaic system performance.

scholarly journals The Spanish Energy Transition into the EU Green Deal: Alignments and Paradoxes

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2535
Author(s):  
José Antonio Peña-Ramos ◽  
María del Pino-García ◽  
Antonio Sánchez-Bayón
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Relations ◽  
Current Energy ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Do So

Climate change, clean energy transition, the energy security quest, and international relations have triggered the revival of renewable energy as a solution to these problems. Nowadays, there is an energy transition where renewable energies bring geopolitical changes in a world where fossil fuels are becoming less relevant. This article aims to assess how the transition influences Spain’s energy relations with other countries regarding electricity and its sources, in alignment with the European Green Deal. In order to do so, its current energy situation, the renewable energies development and its energy import-export relations are examined. The results show that despite progress in green regionalization through more electric interconnection, little difference is to be found in traditional relations with fossil fuel countries exporters, but more are the contractions in Spanish energy economic policy, as here is explained.

scholarly journals Fossil Fuels, GHG Emissions and Clean Energy Development: Asian Giants in a Comparative Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varinder Jain
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Electricity Systems

Focusing on the major Asian economies of China, India and Japan, there is a three-fold objective of this article. First, it aims at ascertaining magnitude of fossil fuel dependence among Asian Giants; second, it tries to trace out consequent environmental impacts; and third, it aims at contrasting performance of Asian Giants in development of various types of clean energy, such as hydro, solar, wind and biomass-based electricity systems. In addition, it also examines nature of trade in climate smart energy technologies and the financing of investment for promoting growth of clean energy.

scholarly journals POTENTIAL OF AGROENERGY RESIDUES FOR THE GENERATION OF BIOGS IN THE STATE OF TOCANTINS

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (01) ◽  
pp. 67-81
Author(s):  
Denise Domingos dos Santos Martins ◽  
Juan Carlos Valdés Serra
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
The State ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Fossil Energy ◽  
Generation Capacity ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Interesting Alternative

Concerns over the depletion of traditional fossil energy sources and the consequent greenhouse effect generated by the use of fossil fuels have increased, creating a need to search for alternative sources of clean energy. Thus, this work had the objective of portraying the potential of residues from agroenergy in the State of Tocantins for generation of Biogas. This article was developed under the principle of the exploratory study, through data surveys from the State. The agroenergy residues researched were soybean, cassava (manioc), rice, sugarcane, maize, sorghum and beans. The energy potential of the studied  residues represents 3.56% of the energy generation capacity by biomass sources. The source of highest agroenergy potential for biogas generation was maize, with an energy capacity of 498.90 MW. The use of biomass as an energy source presents itself as an interesting alternative in the survey carried throughout this work.

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