Applicability of Stand-Alone Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Home Systems in Kenya

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mwale Ogoli ◽  
D. Yogi Goswami
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Energy Economics ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Building Integrated Photovoltaic ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Country Houses ◽  
Panel Surface ◽  
Home Systems

Abstract The Kenyan photovoltaic industry has been growing steadily in recent years. Since 1990 more than 2.5 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity have been sold in Kenya and 60% of these sales have gone into home systems as part of new energy supplies. The demand for energy in Kenya exceeds the supply and for this reason renewable energy is regarded a priority in the energy sector. A solution to this problem lies in four areas: technology development, environmental protection, energy economics and socio-cultural adjustments. This paper discusses the state of current research and applications of stand-alone building-integrated PV home systems by looking at the possibilities and limitations in this developing country. Houses need a PV panel-surface area of about 36m2 to meet basic energy needs.

scholarly journals The necessity of storage technology development for unpredictable energy sources

2021 ◽  
Vol 342 ◽  
pp. 04009
Author(s):  
Maria Daniela Stochitoiu ◽  
Ilie Utu ◽  
Leon Pana
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Sources ◽  
Storage Technology ◽  
New Energy

The renewable energy is more and more used and represents a higher and higher percentage in the world’s total energy production. The reliability of the renewable sources proves to be less predictable than the conventional ones. The need of new energy storage systems becomes imperative, and when used altogether with renewable sources, they improve the predictability of those sources, thus making possible their use in the energy system market.

Study on Hydraulic Fracturing Affected by Natural Fractures

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 2056-2059
Author(s):  
Jian Qiu Sun ◽  
Tian Hui Ma ◽  
Liao Yuan Zhang ◽  
Bo Huang ◽  
Ai Shan Li
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Fracturing ◽  
Shale Gas ◽  
Crack Formation ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Basic Assumptions ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Industrial Energy ◽  
Substantial Progress

It could be seen from the past, process of the promoting progress of human society's tends to demanding for energy.With the advancement of technology development as time goes on, countries spare no effort to develop new energy sources, while also continue digging traditional industrial energy. Since the 1960`s, people in the field of shale gas exploitation has made substantial progress. For the development of new energy storage proposed higher requirements, in order to meet growing energy needs, for geotechnical engineering particularity, from the numerical simulation of hydraulic fracturing start by comparing different stress crack formation in case of carry case, at the conclusion on the basis of experimental results can be applied to specific projects put forward the basic assumptions.

scholarly journals Eligibility Study on Floating Solar Panel Installation over Brackish Water in Sungsang, South Sumatra

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 240-255
Author(s):  
Andri Agus Sasmanto ◽  
Tresna Dewi ◽  
Rusdianasari
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Water Body ◽  
Brackish Water ◽  
Fishing Village ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Electric Generation ◽  
Panel Surface ◽  
The Government

Electric generation using the photovoltaic (PV) effect is considered ideal in South Sumatra as a response to the government policy to increase the utilization of renewable energy to support the depletion of conventional energy. PV panels can be installed in a fishing village in the Sungsang Estuary. This paper examined the eligibility analysis for the installation of PV panels on brackish water. In this research, two Panels are installed, the first one is floating over a water body, and the second is ground mounted as a comparison of electricity produced and efficiency. The Jsc floating and ground mounting differ in 0.4435 A. The measured Jload in floating PV panels is 0.3900 A higher than the ground mounting. The  measured Voc at the floating PV panels is 0.2935 V higher, and the Vload of the floating PV panel is 3.0742 V higher than the ground mount. The differences are due to the floating PV panel surface temperature being lower than ground mounting. Electricity generated by floating PV panels is averagely 11.89 Watt higher, and the efficiency is 4% higher than that of ground installation. This experiment also shows that PV panels can be installed over brackish water in the fishing village of Sungsang Estuary.

Research on creation and practical application of high-value-added recycling technology for waste plastic

Impact ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (6) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
Shigeru Yao ◽  
Patchiya Phanthong
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Assistant Professor ◽  
Research Assistant ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Environmental Technologies

Professor Shigeru Yao and Dr Patchiya Phanthong are conducting highly collaborative research that is focused on improving mechanical technology for recycling plastics, as well as extending the shelf life of plastics, thus reducing plastic waste. The researchers are based at the Yao Laboratory, in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Fukuoka University, Japan. Phanthong is a Project Research Assistant Professor from the Research Institute for the Creation of Functional and Structural Materials working under the supervision of Yao. In addition to heading up the lab, Yao is also the lead for the NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) Advanced Research Program for Energy and Environmental Technologies. In their work, the researchers are collaborating with both industry and academia which is essential to its progression.

Utilization of pomegranate waste-peel as a novel substrate for biodiesel production by Bacillus cereus (MF908505)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1199-1207
Author(s):  
Amruta P. Kanakdande ◽  
Chandrahasya N. Khobragade ◽  
Rajaram S. Mane
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Bacillus Cereus ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Energy Needs

The continuous rising demands and fluctuations in the prices of fossil fuels warrant searching for an alternative renewable energy source to manage the energy needs.

scholarly journals Merging Nitrogen Management and Renewable Energy Needs

2001 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 745-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Wilson ◽  
Pippa J. Chapman ◽  
Adrian McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Waste Water Treatment ◽  
Forest Residues ◽  
Short Rotation ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Water Region ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
Detrimental Impact

The ARBRE (ARable Biomass Renewable Energy) project, the first large-scale wood-fueled electricity generating plant in the U.K., represents a significant development in realising British and European policy objectives on renewable energy. The plant is fueled by a mix of wood from short rotation coppice (SRC) and forest residues. Where feasible, composted/conditioned sewage sludge is applied to coppice sites to increase yields and improve soil structure. In the Yorkshire Water region, typical total N:P:K composition of composted/conditioned sludge is 2.9:3.8:0.3, respectively. Sludge application is calculated on the basis of total nitrogen (N) content to achieve 750 kg N ha-1, for 3 years’ requirement. Willow coppice forms a dense, widely spaced, root network, which, with its long growing season, makes it an effective user of nutrients. This, in combination with willow’s use as a nonfood, nonfodder crop, makes it an attractive route for the recycling of sewage sludge in the absence of sea disposal, banned under the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). Further work is required on the nutritional requirements of SRC in order to understand better the quantities of sludge that can be applied to SRC without having a detrimental impact on the environment. This paper suggests the source of N rerouting under the UWWTD and suggests the likely expansion of SRC as an alternative recycling pathway.

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