Innovation in the electricity sector in the age of Disruptive Technologies and renewable Energy Sources: A Bibliometric study from 1991 to 2019

As the Egyptian population is increasing at a huge rate, the yearly housing demand is increasing in an equivalent rate. In addition, the whole world is suffering from an energy crises caused by the rapidly increasing consumption of world’s traditional energy resources, so the obvious solution is to go green, and depend much more on renewable energy resources. According to the statistical data available in Egyptian governmental authorities, the accumulated housing demand till 2014 was about 2,400,000 units. On the other hand, the yearly housing supply from private and public sectors is about 150,000 to 200,000 unit, Egyptian authorities declared that at summer 2010 air-conditioning devices increased to reach 3.000.000 ( three million) devices all over Egypt, mostly working from early mornings till 2 am next day to adjust temperatures that reach up to (45C) and more outside buildings to reach (25 C) or less inside. This behavior increased electricity consumption rapidly. Consequently, the electricity consumption rate in Egypt had increased by 13% more than 2009, which exceeds the maximum capacity power of the high dam by 7% to 8%, ministry of electricity announcements declared that to fill that gab we need 3000 megawatts at peak hours which costs the electricity sector up to 16.000.000.000 l.E. Accordingly, a new architectural design concept is proposed (Zero-Energy Housing Unit) to rely on the surrounding environmental conditions and new Green Architecture Techniques in order to provide human comfort based on renewable energy sources, provided that the common current governmental energy sources will be a backup system for the meanwhile.

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Design of Hybrid Energy Control System for Powering Small Scale Green House

Journal of Sustainable Engineering: Proceedings Series ◽

10.35793/joseps.v1i1.14 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 108-112

Author(s):

Vecky C. Poekoel ◽

Riecky Poekoel ◽

Jane I. Litouw ◽

Sherwin R.U.A. Sompie ◽

Reynold F. Robot ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Control System ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Food System ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Small Scale ◽

Energy Access ◽

Hybrid Energy

The world energy crisis from non-renewable fossil energy sources greatly impacts the electricity sector. Meanwhile energy is needed to ensure food security is estimated at 38 percent of the energy consumed in the food system. Agrifood systems require renewable energy, access to modern energy services in rural areas, technology related to climate-smart agriculture. Hybrid technology makes it possible, we combine several new and renewable energy sources to save electricity more effectively and efficiently. Able to manage the shifting period of any renewable energy source in hybrid energy by the control system. In this case, each of these new renewable energies can be arranged based on their respective existence. With the existence of a power plant with renewable energy in the form of hybrid energy, it can also facilitate farmers in terms of electricity sources because in the most recent agriculture there is no electricity installed. With this method farmers can process the natural products they have easily, and are cost-effective.

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Problems of functioning and development of a new electricity market model in Ukraine (according to the scientific report at the meeting of the Presidium of NAS of Ukraine, February 3, 2021)

Visnik Nacional noi academii nauk Ukrai ni ◽

10.15407/visn2021.03.020 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 20-28

Author(s):

I.V. Blinov ◽

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Electricity Market ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Market Model ◽

Energy Sources ◽

National Academy Of Sciences ◽

Scientific Report ◽

Academy Of Sciences ◽

Market Coupling

The most important scientific and practical results of the Institute of Electrodynamics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and other institutions of the Academy are given. The results of research are aimed at scientific and methodological substantiation of the organization and functioning of the electricity market in Ukraine, forecasting the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources, Ukrainian and European electricity market coupling to improve the efficiency of the electricity sector and Ukraine's competitiveness on European market.

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Exploring the potentials, barriers and option for support in the Nigeria renewable energy industry

Discover Sustainability ◽

10.1007/s43621-020-00008-5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Gbadebo Collins Adeyanju ◽

Oluyomi A. Osobajo ◽

Afolabi Otitoju ◽

Olushola Ajide

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Carbon Emission ◽

Fossil Fuel ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Well Being ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Socio Economic Development ◽

The Government

AbstractClimate change remains a pivotal area and a persistent challenging issue for deliberation among the nations of the world. Most especially in a country like Nigeria, where fossil fuel remains a pivotal source of socio-economic development and well-being of the society. Transforming the Nigeria electricity sector into a source for reducing the country’s carbon emission remains a significant challenge to policymakers, i.e. the Government. This is attributed to the fact that the nation’s primary energy sources come from traditional biomass and fossil fuel such as coal, and natural oil and gas, which has contributed significantly to the level of carbon emissions. In this paper, we explored and identified the potentials, barriers and option for renewable energy in Nigeria. The findings of the review revealed that the Nigerian electricity sector is crucial to reducing the carbon emission generated in the country. Likewise, it is of no doubt that Nigeria is endowed with a different mix of renewable energy sources. Hence, exploring and developing these renewable energy sources will aid the effort of the government in reducing the country’s input to the global carbon emission, instrumental to the socio-economic development of the country and improved well-being of the society at large. Also, policy recommendations to foster renewable energy development were identified.

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Electricity sector development as a component of energy of Ukraine

Science, technologies, innovation ◽

10.35668/2520-6524-2020-2-02 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

V.P. Glamazdin ◽

O.V. Melnyk ◽

V. M. Tonkogolosiuk

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Electric Power ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Electric Energy ◽

Electric Power Industry ◽

Green Energy ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Energy Market ◽

Generation Structure

The study analyzed the current state and perspective directions of development of electric power complex of Ukraine. The problematic issues that have accumulated over many decades are highlighted. In particular, one of the main threats to the normal functioning of the electric power industry is a small proportion of maneuvering, peak and half-peak capacities. An analysis of the main events that took place during 2018-early 2020 in the electricity sector of Ukraine was conducted. The main tasks defined by the Energy Strategy of Ukraine for the period up to 2035 were considered. The analysis of legislative initiatives, in particular, requirements and improvement of the law “On Electric Energy Market”, the principles of work and basic requirements for the created Electricity Transmission System Operator was carried out. The reasons for the Guaranteed Buyer’s debt on electricity market to producers working at the “green” tariff have been determined. An analysis of the so-called “Gerus amendment” was carried out. This amendment allowed import of electricity from Russian Federation. The main threats to the introduction of market relations in a monopolized electric energy market were also identified. An analysis of the development of renewable energy sector was conducted. Since 2015, sector has increased its installed capacity from 701 megawatt to 5.4 gigawatt, or almost eight times. The main threats that can be realized with an increase in green energy capacities were analyzed. It was determined that the cost of supplying one kilowatt-hour of electric energy from renewable energy sources is much higher than from other sources. As a result of this, the share of energy from renewable energy sources in the tariff structure is many times higher than the share in the generation structure. A review of legislative innovations to limit the development of renewable energy sources was conducted.The article also analyzed data of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine regarding the dynamics of electricity prices for all categories of consumers, taking into account transportation and distribution services

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Renewable energy sources in the electricity sector

OECD Economic Surveys: Germany 2012 - OECD Economic Surveys: Germany ◽

10.1787/eco_surveys-deu-2012-graph33-en ◽

2012 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Energy Sources

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Renewable energy sources in the Mexican electricity sector

Renewable Energy ◽

10.1016/j.renene.2007.07.016 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 33 (6) ◽

pp. 1346-1353 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

B.J. Ruiz ◽

V. Rodríguez-Padilla ◽

J.H. Martínez

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Energy Sources

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The Role of Renewable Energies for the Sustainable Energy Governance and Environmental Policies for the Mitigation of Climate Change in Ecuador

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13153883 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (15) ◽

pp. 3883 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Flavio R. Arroyo M. ◽

Luis J. Miguel

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Sustainable Energy ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Renewable Energies ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Climate Mitigation ◽

Energy Mix ◽

Energy Governance

This article presents a comparative analysis of energy governance with respect to renewable energy sources in Ecuador. The use of renewable energy sources increases energy security and enables countries to achieve their climate mitigation goals. Ecuador’s energy mix is dominated using fossil fuels and produces only 7.8% of its energy supply from renewable energy. The scenario analysis suggests that using the example of international renewable energy policies will achieve sustainable energy development in Ecuador. Relying less on fossil fuels and decentralizing the electricity sector from the use of thermoelectric plants is the great challenge for the country. Using the enormous water potential that Ecuador has and taking advantage of the sources of solar, biomass and wind energy available in the country will reduce the forecast of 60,233.70 KT CO2 by 2030 that would be reached if current consumption conditions and energy mix are maintained, while designing a long-term energy planning with a greater participation of renewable energies would forecast a CO2 emission of 41,232.30 KT, that is, a reduction of 31.5% in emissions.

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Rural Electrification in Mozambique: Challenges and Opportunities

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202129402004 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 294 ◽

pp. 02004

Author(s):

Milagre Manhique ◽

Dominique Barchiesi ◽

Raed Kouta

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

International Energy Agency ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Rural Electrification ◽

World Population ◽

Sub Saharan

The International Energy Agency states that access to electricity is an essential condition for sustainable human development, however, it is estimated that approximately 22% of the world population (about 1.6 billion people) does not have access to electricity, a significant part of these people live in rural areas of developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite the fact that Africa has enormous potential in renewable and non-renewable energy sources. In Mozambique, approximately 50% of the population does not have access to electricity due to the fact that 66.6% of the population lives in rural areas, where the rate of access to electricity is even worse, paradoxically, Mozambique has a significant potential for renewable energy sources equivalent to 23 TW, this potential when combined with factors such as commitment to ensuring access to electricity for all, forecast of population growth and electricity demand, generates huge investment and long term business opportunities in the electricity sector, however, there are economic, social and cultural challenges that constitute uncertainties that should be considered in the decision-making process for investment in rural electrification infrastructure in the specific context of Mozambique and Sub-Saharan Africa in general. This article aims to discuss the possibilities that Mozambique has to guarantee access to electricity for all by 2030 (emanating from United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7) emphasizing land use plans and education for rural electrification benefits through the use of renewable energy sources.

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Renewable Energy Sources as the Future of the Energy Sector and Climate in Poland—Truth or Myth in the Opinion of the Society

Energies ◽

10.3390/en15010045 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 45

Author(s):

Marian Woźniak ◽

Aleksandra Badora ◽

Krzysztof Kud ◽

Leszek Woźniak

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Government Support ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Energy Deficit ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Solar Photovoltaics ◽

Energy Mix ◽

Economic Reality

The electricity sector in the 21st century should be associated with renewable energy sources (RES), which the majority of society currently equates with solar photovoltaics, wind power, and hydroelectricity, with this energy being used mainly in households. Households consume only 20% of energy, with the remainder used in various sectors of the national economy. In these sectors, the possibilities of using renewable energy sources should be sought. Many experts express the opinion that myths about renewable energy sources exist only “in our minds and opinions, that we formed years ago”, mainly under pressure from the decreasing number of supporters of conventional energy sources. Currently, we observe much greater possibilities of using renewable energy sources globally, and all forecasts suggest that—by 2050—the economy, transport, and industry may become almost emission-free and rely on RES. Of course, we cannot present renewable energy sources only in terms of superlatives, because they also involve many unknowns and myths which we will present in the article. Considering the complexity of factors influencing the involvement of young people in shaping the socio-economic reality, a group of people aged between 18 and 40 was selected for the study. The aim of this study was to identify the attitudes of young inhabitants of south-eastern Poland regarding the issues of climate change and renewable energy, and to identify the level of acceptance for changes in Poland’s energy mix. The conducted research shows that the studied group of people appreciated the importance of climate change and considered the anthropogenic impact on this phenomenon to be of key importance. The perception of renewable energy was positive, and respondents saw the solution to the problems of the energy deficit in increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Respondents also showed significant support for nuclear energy and expected government support programs for activities related to energy conservation. The survey shall be repeated on a random sample at the time when the energy price changes caused by the transformation of the energy mix occur—i.e., around 2025.

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