scholarly journals The Role of Earth Observation Satellites in Maximizing Renewable Energy Production: Case Studies Analysis for Renewable Power Plants

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 2062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariarosa Argentiero ◽  
Pasquale Marcello Falcone
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Earth Observation ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Renewable Energy Production

This paper is based on a novel approach towards clean energy production, i.e., space innovative applications toward sustainable development. Specifically, the role of Earth observation (EO) satellites in maximizing renewable energy production is considered to show the enormous potential in exploiting sustainable energy generation plants when the Earth is mapped by satellites to provide some peculiar parameters (e.g., solar irradiance, wind speed, precipitation, climate conditions, geothermal data). In this framework, RETScreen clean energy management software can be used for numerical analysis, such as energy generation and efficiency, prices, emission reductions, financial viability and hazard of various types of renewable-energy and energy-efficient technologies (RETs), based on a large database of satellite parameters. This simplifies initial assessments and provides streamlined processes that enable funders, architects, designers, regulators, etc. to make decisions on future clean energy initiatives. After describing the logic of life cycle analysis of RETScreen, two case studies (Mexicali and Toronto) on multiple technologies power plant are analyzed. The different results obtained, when projecting the two scenarios, showed how the software could be useful in the pre-feasibility phase to discriminate the type of installation not efficient for the selected location or not convenient in terms of internal rate of return (IRR) on equity.

Microreactors: ‘micro’managing our macro energy demands

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 590-596
Author(s):  
Olivia Rossi ◽  
Arvind Chandrasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Production Methods ◽  
Renewable Energy Production ◽  
Microreactor Technology ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to answer this question by discussing the practicality of implementing microreactor technology towards large-scale renewable energy generation, as well as provide an incentive for future researchers to utilize microreactors as a useful alternative tool for green energy production. However, can microreactors present a viable solution for the generation of renewable energy to tackle the on-going global energy crisis? Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the practicality of implementing microreactor technology toward large-scale renewable energy generation is discussed. Specific areas of interest that elucidate considerable returns of microreactors toward renewable energy production are biofuel synthesis, hydrogen conversion and solar energy harvesting. Findings It is believed that sustained research on microreactors can significantly accelerate the development of new energy production methods through renewable sources, which will undoubtedly aid in the quest for a greener future. Originality/value This work aims to provide a sound judgement on the importance of research on renewable energy production and alternative energy management methods through microreactor technology, and why future studies on this topic should be highly encouraged. The relevance of this opinion paper lies in the idea that microreactors are an innovative concept currently used in engineering to significantly accelerate chemical reactions on microscale volumes; with the feasibility of high throughput to convert energy at larger scales with much greater efficiency than existing energy production methods.

Konflikte um Erneuerbare-Energien-Anlagen im kommunalen Bereich

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrike Fettke
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Sociological Perspective ◽  
Wind Power Plants ◽  
Energy Plants ◽  
Renewable Energy Plants

Given the key role of municipalities in the transformation of the energy system and observing the increased occurrence of conflicts about the construction of renewable energy plants, the author analyses conflicts relating to renewable energy plants from a sociological perspective. For this purpose, she undertakes three case studies on the construction of biogas and wind power plants, focusing in particular on the parties involved in the conflicts and their positions, perceptions, actions and potency. She shows that the conflicting parties were either in favour of the construction of the plants or advocated the preservation of the sites on which the plants were proposed to be built.

scholarly journals The Role of Sequential Cropping and Biogasdoneright™ in Enhancing the Sustainability of Agricultural Systems in Europe

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2102
Author(s):  
Francesca Magnolo ◽  
Harmen Dekker ◽  
Mieke Decorte ◽  
Guido Bezzi ◽  
Lorella Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Agricultural Systems ◽  
Biomethane Potential ◽  
Agricultural Conservation ◽  
Renewable Energy Production ◽  
Sequential Cropping ◽  
The Eu

Sequential cropping in the Biogasdoneright™ (BDR™) system in Italy has recently gained attention to combine food and renewable energy production in a sustainable way, as well as for carbon sequestration. However, little is known on the potential to expand the practice in other regions of Europe. In this paper, sequential crop calendars were developed for different EU climate regions, and the EU biomethane potential of the anaerobic digestion (AD) of sequential crops was estimated for a Conservative_Scenario and a Maximum_Scenario, assuming different percentages of primary crop land dedicated to the practice and biogas yields. A total EU biomethane potential of 46 bcm/yr and 185 bcm/yr was estimated from the AD of sequential crops in the two scenarios, respectively, and the Continental region registered the highest potential compared to the other regions. The additional benefits of the combination of sequential cropping with other agricultural conservation practices and digestate use included in BDR™ systems were also discussed. In conclusion, the paper shows that with appropriate innovations in crop management, sequential cropping could be applied in different agroclimatic regions of Europe, contributing to climate and renewable energy targets.

scholarly journals Investigating the Dynamic Impact of CO2 Emissions and Economic Growth on Renewable Energy Production: Evidence from FMOLS and DOLS Tests

Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khan ◽  
Panigrahi ◽  
Almuniri ◽  
Soomro ◽  
Mirjat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Ordinary Least Square ◽  
Renewable Energy Production ◽  
Asean Countries

Understanding the dynamic nexus between CO2 emissions and economic growth in the sustainable environment helps the economies in developing resources and formulating apposite energy policies. In the recent past, various studies have explored the nexus between CO2 emissions and economic growth. This study, however, investigates the nexus between renewable energy production, CO2 emissions, and economic growth over the period from 1995 to 2016 for seven Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS) and Dynamic Ordinary Least Square (DOLS) methodologies were used to estimate the long- and short-run relationships. The panel results revealed that renewable energy production has a significant long term effect on CO2 emissions for Vietnam (t = −2.990), Thailand (t = −2.505), and Indonesia (t = −2.515), and economic growth impact for Malaysia (t = 2.050), Thailand (t = −2.001), and the Philippines (t = −2.710). It is, therefore, vital that the ASEAN countries implement policies and strategies that ensure energy saving and continuous economic growth without forsaking the environment. This study, as such, recommends that ASEAN countries should take measures to decrease the reliance on fossil fuels for achieving these objectives. Future research should consider the principles of circular economy and clean energy development mechanisms integrated with renewable energy technologies.

scholarly journals On the Influence of Renewable Energy Sources in Electricity Price Forecasting in the Iberian Market

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 2082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Aineto ◽  
Javier Iranzo-Sánchez ◽  
Lenin G. Lemus-Zúñiga ◽  
Eva Onaindia ◽  
Javier F. Urchueguía
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electricity Price ◽  
Price Forecasting ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Electricity Price Forecasting ◽  
Renewable Energy Production ◽  
Eu Policies

The mainstream of EU policies is heading towards the conversion of the nowadays electricity consumer into the future electricity prosumer (producer and consumer) in markets in which the production of electricity will be more local, renewable and economically efficient. One key component of a local short-term and medium-term planning tool to enable actors to efficiently interact in the electric pool markets is the ability to predict and decide on forecast prices. Given the progressively more important role of renewable production in local markets, we analyze the influence of renewable energy production on the electricity price in the Iberian market through historical records. The dependencies discovered in this analysis will serve to identify the forecasts to use as explanatory variables for an electricity price forecasting model based on recurrent neural networks. The results will show the wide impact of using forecasted renewable energy production in the price forecasting.

scholarly journals The Result of Residential Segment of Renewable Energy Production in Hungary

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-142
Author(s):  
Balázs Kulcsár
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Dependence ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Electricity Supply ◽  
Renewable Energy Production

Abstract The proportion of renewable energy sources must be increased to reduce the energy dependence and energy cost of municipalities, to increase energy security and to consider aspects of the environment. The purpose of this research is to determine how and to what extent small-size household power plants (SSHPP) – which belong to the category of smallest-scale power plants –can contribute to providing the electricity supply with regard to all the Hungarian settlements.

scholarly journals Establishment of Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant on Rooftop of CSIR- Staff Quarter Building - Scientific and Industrial Research Scientist Apartment (SIRSA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-36
Author(s):  
ASHOK KUMAR RAY ◽  
SUJOY ROY ◽  
SUSAPTA GHOSH
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Residential Staff ◽  
Distribution Company ◽  
Stable Growth ◽  
Jawaharlal Nehru

This paper highlights the recenttrends followed by CSIR- Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) in establishing Solar Photo-Voltaic Power Plants. This work is aimed at meeting up the conventional energy scarcity at CSIR-CGCRI, SIRSA Campus and developing clean/green energy in order to compensate the global challenges of energy scarcity, climate change and renewable energy development.Abiding by the scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) under the aegis ofMinistry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), CSIR-CGCRI has implemented Solar Roof-top Grid connected Power Plant at SIRSA Residential staff quarter since February 2014 with the capacity of 37.5KWp (as per agreement). From September 2017, CSIR-CGCRI hasfurther enhanced the capacity to 100.5KWp (as per agreement). Results revealed that there is a stable growth of solar power energy generation. Keeping this in mind, the work pertains to the basic objectives of achieving reduction in carbon food printin line with clean energy generation which leads to reduction in air-pollution and global warmingand at the same time conservation of conventional resources, which is getting reduced day-by-day.Nevertheless, the solar energy generated would eventually lessen the amount of energy purchased from the local Distribution Company (DISCOM) which would benefit our organisation economically.

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