scholarly journals Solar Power Irrigation towards Saving Energy for Agricultural Production: A Feasibility Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-128
Author(s):  
MNH Khan ◽  
MH Khan ◽  
MFH Khan
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
System A ◽  
Average Running Time ◽  
Average Water ◽  
Set Up

Renewable energy presents a better alternative to fossil fuels with greener impact on environment. The present study was conducted to evaluate the opportunities and viabilities of using direct solar power as a source of green energy in irrigation to make the rice farming profitable one. In the present study 24 Polycrystalline of each 270 watt solar panels were installed in scattered manner at ?240 with a height of 7 ft. A D.C submersible pump of 3.5 KW was set up with a 90 ft depth deep-tubewell (DTW). In Bangladesh sunshine hour varies from 10 to 13 hours and solar radiation varies from 3.5 to 6.0 KW hm-2 day-1 through out year. By direct solar power, average running time of pump was 08 hours per day and full flow of water discharge was 4.5 hours per day. Average water discharge was 40710 liter per hour and total water discharge was 310 m3 per day. By the system a scheme of 15 acres of land was irrigated where 1.3 acre per day. The financial and economic value of BCR was 1.43 and 1.5, respectively; and the financial and economic value of IRR was 68% and 98%, respectively.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(1): 125-128 2015

Intelligent management of reservoir and photoelectric ponds under water-food-energy nexus perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-De Lee ◽  
Fi-John Chang
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
River Channels ◽  
Small Hydropower ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Shihmen Reservoir ◽  
Intelligent Management

<p>The world is in a crucial era of energy transition, and green energy will serve as a new engine that drives sustainable development in the future. Renewable energy becomes the core energy to cultivate green energy industries and promote energy self-sufficiency in Taiwan. In recent years, water, food and energy nexus (WFE Nexus) has gained global attention. Therefore, a multi-objective optimization framework is proposed in this study to explore the optimal solution to the WFE Nexus for improving the synergistic benefits of water, food, and energy (hydropower, small hydropower and solar power). The joint multi-objective operation of the Shihmen Reservoir and irrigation ponds in the northern Taiwan constitutes the case study. This study aims at achieving the optimal water supply to fulfill basic demands from different sectors as well as increasing green energy output by utilizing reservoir spilled water to lift up hydropower output, installing small hydropower in river channels, and setting up solar panels over irrigation ponds. The results support the high potential of photoelectric ponds because the installation of solar panels over irrigation ponds can 1) reduce evaporation amount and water temperature and 2) provide water quality conditions suitable for growing fish while increasing solar power output. The results also indicate that the optimal joint operation of the Shihmen Reservoir and irrigation ponds can promote reservoir hydropower output and the small hydropower output in river channels while increasing water supply and food production. This study demonstrates that the intelligent management of the reservoir and photoelectric ponds not only can increase green energy production, water supply and food production but also can enhance the synergistic benefits of the WFE Nexus, which provides long/short term policies for sustainable urban development.</p><p> </p><p>Keywords: Multi-objective reservoir operation; Optimization; Water, food and energy nexus (WFE Nexus); Green energy; Greenhouse</p>

scholarly journals How wind turbines are not generating green energy: An economic review of the Ontario Green Energy and Green Economy Act

SURG Journal ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Whittingham
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbines ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Cost

The Ontario Government passed the Ontario Green Energy and Green Economy Act in 2009. The Act promoted wind turbines and solar panels as a major component of the energy supply for the Province of Ontario as a replacement for coal-fired electricity generation plants. This article provides an economic assessment of the rationales that were offered for this policy, specifically, that the Act would help the Government of Ontario reduce the province’s reliance on fossil fuels, reduce carbon emissions, and stimulate the economy through the creation of jobs. The effects of the policy on the cost of electricity in the province are also considered. The analysis concludes that the Act will not reduce the Province of Ontario’s reliance on fossil fuels due to the inefficiency and unpredictability of wind turbines, ultimately leading to the need to use energy from more readily available sources of electricity such as gas. The need for fossil fuel backup also limits the potential to reduce the green house gas emissions. Keywords: Ontario Green Energy and Green Economy Act (2009); renewable energy; economic review

scholarly journals Analisa Performansi Photovoltaic 200 WP dan Pompa Air Dc pada Implementasi Sistem Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1197
Author(s):  
Marshal Jawahar Al Nehru ◽  
Bengawan Alfaresi ◽  
Feby Ardianto
Keyword(s):  
Solar Power ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
Water Pump ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Generation System ◽  
Pump System ◽  
Solar Power Generation ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Human Need ◽  
Power Generation System

Water is one of the most widely used natural products by humans, such as for daily needs for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing and others, even industry, agriculture, offices all need water. Water is a basic human need, but it is still found in some areas with limited and difficult to reach water sources. This study aims to analyze the performance of photovoltaic (solar panels) and the results of the electric pump in the implementation of a solar power generation system (PLTS). In this study, designing a solar power plant (PLTS) that is connected to a solar charge controller and connected directly to a water pump system using a battery as a source. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the higher the solar radiation, the higher the output power of the 200 Wp PV module. Likewise, changes in reservoir height greatly affect changes in water discharge and currents. The higher the reservoir well distance, the smaller the water discharge and the higher the reservoir well distance also affects the increase in current.

scholarly journals Statistical Analysis Based Survey of Indian Renewable Energy Scenario

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-384
Author(s):  
Radhika Swarnkar ◽  
Harikrishnan R
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
Installed Capacity

Renewable energy is a solution for electricity generation for cleaner and green energy. The aim of this paper is to find the energy potential of India in terms of sources, per-capita energy consumption and the main potential consumers. Comparing consumption of fossil fuels and Renewable energy sources (RES) of India in 2019 and 2020 and finally to find whether there is any change in energy generation of two solar power plants in different geographical location of India with the help of independent t-test statistics. In this paper two statistical analysis are proposed. One is the statistical analysis of installed capacity, generation and consumption of fossil fuels and renewable energy in India. Other one is the statistical analysis of two solar power plants located at different geographical locations in India. From the statistical analysis it is found that, installed capacity of coal, RES and hydro is increased in 2020 as compared to 2019. Total demand in January 2020 is 2,77,140.33 MW whereas total installed capacity is 3,71,126 MW, this means that installed capacity is more but are not in running condition. From the statistical analysis of two independent solar power plants it is found that solar power plant-1 generates more energy but with high conversion loss hence poor efficiency.

scholarly journals Dual Source Self Displaying Water Pumps

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-24
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
System A ◽  
Display Unit ◽  
Dual Source ◽  
People Development ◽  
Water Pumps

Energy may be a key ingredient for the development of a nation. India is a country that is profusely endued with renewable energy sources. It is an outsized nation and the rate of electrification have not unsubdued speed with the increasing people, development and industrialisation has resulted in the increasing shortage between need and supply of electricity. Individuals who are not provided the facility grid need to be dependent on fossil fuels like diesel and petrol for his or her power wants and additionally incur significant revenant expenditure. We have taken initiative to design and implement a pump which will be operated on multiple energy sources. The pump is operated by taking power from the prevailing AC grid and facility taken from the standalone electrical photovoltaic system. The pump works on renewable solar power and whenever there is a shortage of solar power, it is switched to AC grid. Additionally, to the system, a self-display unit has been put in within the pump. This unit helps the buyer to observe the motor parameters like voltage, current and frequency any time. This unit helps in reducing the value for putting in a separate meter close to the starter of the pump. This increases the compactness of the pump.

scholarly journals Solar Panels and their Diverse Characteristics: An All-Inclusive Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 4456-4464
Author(s):  
S.V.G.V.A. Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Solar Panels

In recent years the use of solar energy is found to have grown by a large amount. Solar energy is renewable energy and the demand for it as clean energy shows its growth by nearly 50 percent in the past decade. It is estimated that the sun is able to generate energy within 24 hours that the entire population of the world could consume in 27 years. Solar power is the energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. The energy harnessed from the sun's rays is used for a variety of applications like electricity generation, to provide light for the interior environment, and many other domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes. Usage of fossil fuels for electricity production results in increased pollution and this mandates many governments to encourage moving to electricity generation using solar power. The large amount of solar energy that is available is found to be the most appealing source of electricity. Solar panels form a major part of the solar energy setup. Hence in this article let us review the various types of solar panels. This paper also deals with comparing the merits and demerits of the different types of solar panels that are available in the market. A section that presents the efficiency of the different kinds of the solar panel is also present in this paper. The role of temperature coefficient, fire rating, and hail rating in the performance of the solar panel is also addressed in this paper.

Editor in Chief’s Note on the Green Hydrogen Fuel from Solar / Wind Power

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Ehsan Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Fuel Production ◽  
Crude Oil Prices ◽  
Trade War ◽  
The Cost

Renewable and sustainable energy has an evolving story as the ongoing trade war in the word is influencing crude oil prices. Moreover, the global warming is an inevitable consequence of the worldwide increasing rate of fossil fuel utilization which has persuaded the governments to invest on the clean and sustainable energy resources. In recent years, the cost of green energy has tumbled, making the price of renewables competitive to the fossil fuels. Although, the hydrogen fuel is still extremely expensive compared to the crude oil price, investigations about clean hydrogen fuel production and utilization has been developed significantly which demonstrate the importance of the hydrogen fuel in the future. This article aims to scrutinize the importance of green hydrogen fuel production from solar/wind energy.

Comparative Exploration of Mini Vertical Axis Breeze-Driven Generator

2014 ◽  
Vol 670-671 ◽  
pp. 964-967
Author(s):  
Shu Hua Bai ◽  
Hai Dong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Energy Crisis ◽  
Fossil Energy

Nowadays, energy crisis is becoming increasingly serious. Coal, petroleum, natural gas and other fossil energy tend to be exhausted due to the crazy exploration. In recent decades, several long lasting local wars broke out in large scale in Mideast and North Africa because of the fighting for the limited petroleum. The reusable green energy in our life like enormous wind power, solar power, etc is to become the essential energy. This article is to conduct a comparative exploration of mini wind turbine, with the purpose of finding a good way to effectively deal with the energy crisis.

scholarly journals A Selective Solar Absorber for Unconcentrated Solar Thermal Panels

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 900
Author(s):  
Davide De Maio ◽  
Carmine D’Alessandro ◽  
Antonio Caldarelli ◽  
Daniela De Luca ◽  
Emiliano Di Gennaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
High Vacuum ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Spectral Emissivity ◽  
Thermal Conversion ◽  
Stagnation Temperature ◽  
Solar Absorber ◽  
Analytical Formulas ◽  
Set Up

A new Selective Solar Absorber, designed to improve the Sun-to-thermal conversion efficiency at mid temperatures in high vacuum flat thermal collectors, is presented. Efficiency has been evaluated by using analytical formulas and a numerical thermal model. Both results have been experimentally validated using a commercial absorber in a custom experimental set-up. The optimization procedure aimed at obtaining Selective Solar Absorber is presented and discussed in the case of a metal dielectric multilayer based on Cr2O3 and Ti. The importance of adopting a real spectral emissivity curve to estimate high thermal efficiency at high temperatures in a selective solar absorber is outlined. Optimized absorber multilayers can be 10% more efficient than the commercial alternative at 250 °C operating temperatures, reaching 400 °C stagnation temperature without Sun concentration confirming that high vacuum flat thermal collectors can give important contribution to the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy for efficient heat production.

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