Renewable Energy Sources Development in Rural Areas of African Countries

Energy Development ◽

Energy Sources ◽

African Countries ◽

The prospects of increasing access to electricity for the population of rural areas of Africa are considered. The main international funds and organizations aimed at sustainable energy development in Africa are described. An analysis of the state and possible options for using renewable energy sources for this purpose in decentralized energy supply through the creation of mini-grids or stand-alone systems is given. The risks by developing renewable energy sources in rural areas and modern mechanisms for financing in solar energy are presented.

Assessment of the climatic resource potential of solar radiation as a renewable energy source.

10.5194/ems2021-71 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Valentina Zadvornykh ◽

Trofimova Oksana

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Radiation ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Total Solar Radiation ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

Due to climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the trend in the development of global energy is aimed at increasing the share of the introduction of environmentally friendly renewable energy sources. This contributes to ensuring sustainable heat and energy supply to the population and production in the zones of decentralized energy supply, which increases the energy security of the regions and the country as a whole. In addition, the introduction of renewable energy sources is seen as a key tool in adapting to climate change.The report examines the climatic conditions of the territory of the Russian Federation in order to assess the prospects for the practical use of solar energy.The basis of solar energy resources in a given point or region is the duration of the solar radiation and the amount of direct and total solar radiation entering the horizontal surface.The research uses data from observations of the actinometric network of the Russian Federation. In areas where there are no observations of solar radiation, either indirect methods of calculation or access to open and accessible databases were used.Based on the analysis of the complex of climatic characteristics selected for zoning, 10 radiation-homogeneous regions were identified on the territory of Russia, which were ranked according to the priority of the solar potential. The reliability of the boundaries of the selected regions was confirmed by comparing the spatial and temporal variability of the main radiation indicators. The selected regions can be divided into five groups: the most promising, promising, less promising, unpromising and unpromising.The most promising regions are the regions south of 50N. The first region occupies the Primorsky Krai, the southern part of the Khabarovsk Region and the Amur Region, and the south-east of Transbaikalia. The second region is the southern part of the European territory of Russia.The amount of total solar radiation entering the earth's surface for a year in these regions is 1330-1390 kWh/m2, which is the maximum for the territory of Russia. Both regions are characterized by a long duration of sunshine, especially for the first region (about 2400 hours per year). The high solar potential of these regions is indicated by the fact that in the period from April to September, the probability of a day favorable for the use of solar energy is 60%, in July it reaches 90%.In less promising regions of Eastern Siberia, where there is a large influx of solar radiation in the winter and spring periods, it is advisable to use photovoltaic modules to generate electricity for autonomous consumers in areas of decentralized energy supply.

Energy Saving, Implementation of Solar Energy and Other Renewable Energy Sources for Energy Supply in Rural Areas of Russia

Energy Procedia ◽

10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.718 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 74 ◽

pp. 1551-1560 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Olga V. Shepovalova

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Energy Saving ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Energy Sources

Cooperatives in the field of energy supply of agriculture (taking into account international experience)

Proceedings of the Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies ◽

10.20914/2310-1202-2019-1-470-479 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 81 (1) ◽

pp. 470-479

Author(s):

V. M. Kruchinina ◽

S. M. Ryzhkova

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Universal Access ◽

Sustainable Energy ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Transfer Energy ◽

The World

The sustainable energy goals are vectors for universal access to affordable, sustainable and modern energy for all. The aim of this work is to study the structure of the world energy supply, including Russia, and the role of energy cooperatives abroad in the past and present on energy supply to agriculture and rural areas, and the possibility of applying their experience in the Russian economy. The authors used observation, abstraction, analysis and synthesis, as well as dialectical and logical methods. Having studied the data of domestic and foreign statistical institutes, the authors came to the conclusion that non-renewable energy sources make up the largest share in the world. In addition to the economical use and efficient conversion of fossil raw materials, the focus is increasingly shifting to the use of renewable energy sources that reduce dependence on oil and gas, in particular in countries that do not have their own reserves, and therefore ensure sustainable energy production. At the same time, the global energy transition to energy resources, which will be available to all, can be carried out with the help of energy cooperatives. In Russia, the capacity of renewable energy facilities is also constantly growing. The peculiarity of the country is the need to transfer energy over long distances with significant wear of transmission networks, a deep monopoly of the market, and, consequently, high tariffs for consumers. One of the ways to solve the problems of affordable energy availability for agriculture, the authors see the creation of energy cooperatives. In the article the approximate model of energy cooperative is offered, their classification is given. The results of the study will help to create competition in the energy market, optimize the budgets of the village and reduce costs in the process of commodity circulation of agricultural products to the final consumer.

Novel approach for decentralized energy supply and energy storage of tall buildings in Latin America based on renewable energy sources: Case study – Informal vertical community Torre David, Caracas – Venezuela

Energy ◽

10.1016/j.energy.2013.02.019 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 53 ◽

pp. 93-105 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Jimeno A. Fonseca ◽

Arno Schlueter

Keyword(s):

Latin America ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Storage ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Tall Buildings ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Novel Approach ◽

Energy development in the Chechen Republic

Proceedings of the higher educational institutions ENERGY SECTOR PROBLEMS ◽

10.30724/1998-9903-2020-22-1-128-135 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 128-135

Author(s):

M. V. Debiev

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Electric Power ◽

Energy System ◽

Energy Development ◽

Energy Resources ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Promising Alternative ◽

The World

The article provides an overview of the current state of energy in the world and in Russia, which focuses on the development of renewable energy sources (RES). An analysis is made of the trend in the production and consumption of energy resources, as well as an assessment of the use of renewable energy in Russia. Incentives for the development of renewable energy sources with the characteristics available in the world are determined. Conclusions are drawn about the importance of developing this industry both in Russia and in the Chechen Republic, as one of its regions. An assessment is given of the development of wind and solar energy in Russia. The current power supply structure of the Chechen Republic is considered, where the indicators of maximum electric power, consumed electric power, and also electric power generation of the republic are given. The analysis of the possibility of using wind and solar energy resources, as well as small hydropower of the Chechen Republic. Options for the development and effective use of renewable energy sources are considered, taking into account the fact that the use of energy resources based on modern innovative technologies, the introduction of new promising alternative sources, and the search for ways to stimulate the use of renewable energy sources, where it is supposed to organize and introduce a tariff policy, is one of the main tasks of energy development which give a complete systemic idea of the scale of the problem of transferring the energy system to innovative rails. Some options are proposed for the most expedient development of the energy system of the Chechen Republic, the construction of small pilot plants using renewable energy sources, with the goal of actual (experimental) confirmation of the predicted calculated values, as well as the gradual mass introduction of plants using renewable energy sources in the private sector with the creation of the necessary tariff conditions for use and construction installations on an industrial scale within the framework of energy private or public companies. Priority tasks have been set for the prospective development of the republic’s energy sector by introducing renewable energy sources.

Strengthening Competitiveness of the National Economy by Inhancing Energy Efficiency and Diversifying Energy Supply Sources in Rural Areas

Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism ◽

10.14505//jemt.v11.5(45).09 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 1114

Author(s):

Oleg GORB ◽

Rafał RĘBILAS ◽

Valentyna ARANCHIY ◽

Ilona YASNOLOB ◽

Stanislav BOIKO ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

National Economy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Local Level ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Sustainable Rural Development ◽

Practical Recommendations

The idea of inhancing competitiveness of the national economy was developed in the article from the position of improving energy efficiency and diversifying energy supply sources in rural areas, considering promising directions of development. Current situation in the country was analyzed, and comparisons with European countries were made, promising ways of sustainable rural development were determined, connected with the creation and improvement of the existing tools for using renewable energy sources. Particular attention was paid to the analysis and development of concepts of optimal models for complex utilization of renewable energy sources at the local level. Practical recommendations for introduction of renewable energy sources for energy supply in rural areas were developed. The necessity in deepening Goverment system measures to stimulate and support energy efficiency and the utilization of renewable energy sources was proven, as well as priority directions for the implementation of corresponding projects were identified. The necessity and peculiarities of the ways of diversifying energy supply sources for rural territories were studied. The concept and practical recommendations for utilization of biomass as the most promising type of renewable energy sources in rural areas of Ukraine were developed.

SOLAR ENERGY - DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

10.22250/jasu.95.15 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 71-74

Author(s):

EKATERINA YURIEVNA ARTYUSHEVSKAYA ◽

◽

YURI VIKTOROVICH MYASOEDOV ◽

LARISA ANATOLIEVNA MYASOEDOVA ◽

◽

...

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Energy Development ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Traditional Methods ◽

Promising Direction ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

Development Prospects

The article substantiates the need for the development of renewable energy sources, the most promising direction is solar energy. Its main advantages are determined in comparison with traditional methods of energy generation, as well as with other renewable energy sources. The prospects for the development of solar energy in the Russian Federation are considered.

Mapping the potential for decentralized energy generation based on RES in Western Balkans

Thermal Science ◽

10.2298/tsci0703007s ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 7-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Daniel Schneider ◽

Neven Duic ◽

Igor Raguzin ◽

Zeljko Bogdan ◽

Marko Ban ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Energy Generation ◽

Network Capacity ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Small Scale ◽

Western Balkans ◽

Mountainous Regions ◽

Although the countries of the Western Balkans are mostly electrified, there are still regions which do not have access to the electricity network or where the network capacity is insufficient. For the most part such areas are under special care of the state (i. e. underdeveloped, devastated by war, depopulated), on islands or in mountainous regions. Since the decentralized energy generation covers a broad range of technologies, including many renewable energy technologies that provide small-scale power at sites close to the users, such concept could be of interest for these locations. This paper identifies the areas in Western Balkans where such systems could be applied. Consideration is given to geographical locations as well as possible applications. Wind, hydro, solar photovoltaic, and biomass conversion systems were taken into consideration. Since the renewable energy sources data for Western Balkans region are rather scarce, the intention was to give a survey of the present situation and an estimate of future potential for decentralized energy generation based on renewable energy sources. The decentralized energy generation based on renewable energy sources in Western Balkans will find its niche easier for the users that will produce electricity for their own needs and for the users located in remote rural areas (off-grid applications).

Pneumatic rechargeable battery system for renewable energy sources

Informacionno-technologicheskij vestnik ◽

10.21499/2409-1650-2018-1-3-11 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 3-11

Author(s):

M. Y. Alekseevich ◽

V. S. Dubinin ◽

S. O. Shkarupa

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Practical Interest ◽

Wind Generation ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Rechargeable Battery ◽

Battery System ◽

Common Solution ◽

To provide power supply of remote objects, a common solution is decentralized energy supply. One way to implement this method of energy supply is to generate energy using renewable energy sources (RES). Despite the significant expansion of energy sources (solar modules, wind generation), the question of energy storage remains largely open. At present, the process of development and permanent modernization of various types of batteries for RES is of scientific and practical interest.