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

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.

Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering - Renewable Energy and Power Supply Challenges for Rural Regions ◽

Renewable Energy Sources Development in Rural Areas of African Countries

10.4018/978-1-5225-9179-5.ch007 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 154-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Liudmila V. Nefedova ◽

Alexander Alexsvitch Solovyev ◽

Olena Popova

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Sustainable Energy ◽

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.

Renewable Energy Sources Development in Rural Areas of African Countries

Research Anthology on Clean Energy Management and Solutions ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-9152-9.ch074 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1691-1704

Author(s):

Liudmila V. Nefedova ◽

Alexander Alexsvitch Solovyev ◽

Olena Popova

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Sustainable Energy ◽

Energy Development ◽

Energy Sources ◽

African Countries ◽

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 ◽

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN SERBIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA

Contemporary Materials ◽

10.7251/comen2102151p ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Tomislav M. Pavlović ◽

Dragoljub Lj. Mirjanić ◽

Ivana S. Radonjić ◽

Darko Divnić ◽

Galina I. Sazhko

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Combustion Gases ◽

The Republic ◽

Radiation Conversion

This paper focuses on the use of renewable energy sources in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska and their impact on the environment and climate change. Renewable energy sources used in Serbia are hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, biomass, and biogas. Renewable energy sources used in the Republic of Srpska are hydropower, solar energy, biomass, and biogas. When using hydropower, the formed reservoirs often impact the microclimate of the environment in which they are located. Photothermal and photovoltaic solar radiation conversion installations are mostly stationary, do not emit harmful substances into the environment, and have no impact on climate change. The use of wind turbines has a certain influence on the flow of ambient air. When using biomass and biogas, combustion gases are released into the atmosphere, which has slightly negative impact on climate change. The paper concludes that the use of renewable energy sources in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska has a negligible negative impact on the environment and climate change.

The establishment and significance of district/regional roof cadastres in the utilization of solar energy

Acta Universitatis Sapientiae Agriculture and Environment ◽

10.2478/ausae-2014-0012 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 45-51

Author(s):

Lajos Szalontai

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Radiation ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Local Level ◽

Regional Level ◽

Energy Sources

Abstract After its establishment, the roof cadastre - solar cadastre I wish to introduce in this article will form a database, with the help of which we will be able to analyse solar radiation factors on the local level (street, house), and a map display will also be available. Through the implementation of the appropriate methods, we can establish roof/solar cadastres on the settlement/district/regional level and these can help to increase the rate of utilization of renewable energy sources.

Assessment of development effectiveness of solar energy in Russia

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202022103002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 221 ◽

pp. 03002

Author(s):

Aleksey Bataev ◽

Vitaly Potyarkin ◽

Antonina Glushkova ◽

Dmitry Samorukov

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Power Plants ◽

Environmental Safety ◽

Anthropogenic Factors ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Quality Level ◽

The Russian Federation

Non-renewable fossils are the main source of energy in modern conditions. This method of production and consumption of energy acts as one of the main anthropogenic factors that negatively impact the environment. Besides, limited energy reserves do not guarantee the sustainable development of world energy in the long term. The way out of this situation is using renewable energy sources (RES). Renewable energy sources are one of the promising and innovative areas of energy development. These energy sources allow moving to a new high-quality level of power supply and heat supply of the country and significantly improving the ecological state of settlements. The Russian Federation has all conditions for the implementation of such innovative projects aimed at using renewable energy sources. One of such promising projects is solar energy. The perspective of using solar energy is an almost inexhaustible resource, available everywhere, and also has another advantage high environmental safety. Besides, solar energy is characterized by low indicators in terms of capital and operating costs, a lower cost of electricity compared to traditional energy as well. In this study, the perspectives for the development of solar energy in the Russian Federation are identified. The existing solar capacities in Russia are analyzed, the main developments of solar energy in the country are determined. A model for assessing the economic efficiency of floating power plants is proposed in this paper. These plants make it possible to provide electricity to entire settlements. Having been the study, conclusions are drawn about the prospects of using such power plants as sources of cheap energy and environmental compatibility.

Criteria for Involving RES in Increasing the Energy Security of Isolated Inactive Areas of the North and Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation

Journal of Siberian Federal University Engineering & Technologies ◽

10.17516/1999-494x-0329 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 507-519

Author(s):

Boris V. Lukutin ◽

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Security ◽

Optimal Choice ◽

Energy Sources ◽

The North ◽

Economic Significance ◽

Measurement Tools ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

The article proposes the main criteria for involving renewable energy sources in improving the position of energy security in isolated hard-to-reach areas where decentralized power supply complexes operate under conditions of severe climatic changes and isolation. The considered criteria form the integrated value of renewable energy sources in ensuring energy security through a number of criteria such as resource significance, economic significance, environmental significance, energy significance. A group of indicators is proposed as part of the criteria, which is not limited to them, as well as the conditions for the formation of a gradation of threshold values of indicators with measurement tools are given. Schemes of analysis of resource indicators are given. Evaluation of the above criteria in accordance with the above methodology constitutes a criterion basis for a more efficient and optimal choice of the type of renewable energy sources, the option of combining renewable and traditional resources in the appropriate direction of ensuring and increasing the energy security of decentralized energy zones

Investments in Renewable Energy for Smart Grid Technology Development

Mechanism of an economic regulation ◽

10.21272/mer.2019.84.08 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 97-105

Author(s):

Oleksandra V. Kubatko ◽

Tetyana S. Tolok ◽

Harrison O. Edafejimue ◽

Ismail Y. A. Almashaqbeh

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Smart Grid ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Technology Development ◽

Energy Sector ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Grid Technology ◽

Smart Grid Technology

The current state of economic development foreseen an increasing production processes efficiency and determines the demand for energy resources. At the same time, the global use of traditional energy sources is steadily growing and currently it is still dominant. Considering the empirical arguments regarding environmental degradation and problems related to climate change, the development and implementation of smart and safe energy technologies, such as the Smart Grid, is relevant. Smart and secure power grids today are seen as technologies that facilitate the transition of the energy system supply from traditional electrical networks to more sustainable and environmentally friendly operations. The article deals with theoretical and methodological approaches that reveal the essence of the Smart Grid concept, and analyzes the main areas of investment in such technologies. It is underlined that to ensure energy security and environmental sustainability of energy supply sector the generation of electric power should be based on the use of renewable energy sources. The long-run sustainability of energy sector in climate change conditions is guaranteed by forming deep links between renewable energy generation and Smart Grid technologies. The paper discusses the main factors which may influence the Smart Grid technology development. The investments in renewable energy are named to be the most important factor of Smart Grid technology development. The lack of investments is considered to be an important factor of poor energy efficiency in developing economies. In addition, the article focuses on European experience regarding the implementation of smart and safe energy systems based on renewable energy sources. It is underlined the best EU counties experience for Smart Grid technology development based on investments in renewable energy sector. Key words: Smart Grid, renewable energy, economic process, power network, energy supply, efficiency, investment.

A GIS Based Methodology in Renewable Energy Sources Sustainability

Geospatial Research ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-9845-1.ch093 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1944-1964

Author(s):

Emanuela Caiaffa ◽

Maurizio Pollino ◽

Alessandro Marucci

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Specific Area ◽

Point Of View ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Emissions Reduction ◽

Economic Point ◽

Support Decision Making

The exploitation of renewable energy sources has assumed a significant role, especially in an integrated vision of problems concerning energy policies, The 2009/28/EC Directive of the European Parliament and Council has indicated ambitious energy and climate change objectives for 2020 (according to the so-called “EU2020 Strategy”): greenhouse gas emissions reduction for 20%, renewable energy increase for 20%, improvement in energy efficiency for 20%. The aim of this paper is to present a GIS based methodology able to support decision-making in energy supply from Renewable Energy Sources (RES), focusing on two specific case-studies: Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind energy. To decide what type of renewable energy font is the best choice for a specific territory, it's important to know the local energetic situation, exploring the potential renewable energy sources available in that specific area, deciding what is the territory more compatible/sustainable among them, and if it's exploitable by suitable environmental and economic point of view. The methodology is largely directed towards the development of a tool to support siting decision.

Regional solar conditions in the context of sustainable development

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201817401010 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 174 ◽

pp. 01010 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Joanna Rudniak

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Solar Radiation ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Air Pollutants ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Low Emission ◽

Weather Anomalies

The realization of the principles of sustainable development in the Silesia Voivodeship assumes, among others, a low-emission economy and the implementation of renewable energy sources e.g. by increasing the use of solar energy for yield of heat and electricity. The article presents perspectives for solar energy obtaining and the potential of this renewable energy source in the region. It was pointed out, that due to the specificity of the place, the influence of factors limiting the availability of solar radiation such as: air pollutants emitted to the atmosphere, local episodes, weather anomalies, cannot be neglected. Fulfilling the priorities of sustainable development can significantly contribute to improving the quality of atmospheric air, and thus improve the availability of solar radiation in the Silesia Voivodeship.