scholarly journals CONVERGENCE TUNING OF SOLAR POWER FOR ENHANCED ENERGY HARVESTING

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-118
Author(s):  
S. K. LAHA ◽  
P. K. SADHU ◽  
A. GANGULY ◽  
A. K. NASKAR
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Silicate Glass ◽  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Fresnel Lens ◽  
Photon Management ◽  
Convex Lens ◽  
Focusing Distance

There is a crucial need for sustainable progress in the field of energy saving in rational time. This paper shows the effect of solar energy in photovoltaic with a Fresnel convex Lens. With the use of this Lens it has been studied that there is unbelievable improvement in various parameters of photovoltaic nature. With the use of the Fresnel lens the concentration of the system has been enhanced in commendable time. In order to diminish the losses from reflection, proper photon management has been implemented. This paper describes an approach in scheming of concentrator module. Small size sub-module ,each of which 2×2 cm2 aperture and 15cm focusing distance are united in a fully hermetic module which is resistance to the environmental effects. Fresnel’s Lens has a composite construction and comprise of a silicate glass and a thin refractive profile made of transparent silicon. These advances concern the two main mechanisms of the system, the optics and the cell, as well as their mixing inside a complete module. The projected system can help in reducing the dependency by fossils fuel in the environment.

System testing for the Fresnel-lens-based optical concentrator for photovoltaic (CPV) solar energy harvesting

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Beltran-Gonzalez ◽  
G. Garcia-Torales ◽  
M. Strojnik ◽  
J. Milton-Garduno ◽  
G. Veroone
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Fresnel Lens ◽  
System Testing ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Optical Concentrator

Alignment of a Fresnel-lens-based optical concentrator for photovoltaic solar energy harvesting

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (09) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Anuar B. Beltran-Gonzalez ◽  
Guillermo Garcia-Torales ◽  
Marija Strojnik ◽  
Azael Mora-Nuñez ◽  
Beethoven Bravo-Medina
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Fresnel Lens ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Energy ◽  
Optical Concentrator

Solar Energy Harvesting from Solar Power Satellite

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveen Boddu ◽  
B. Satish Kumar ◽  
Kirupa Ganapathy ◽  
T. Suresh ◽  
P. Kiran
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting

Modernization of Water Treatment System at Agricultural Enterprises Due to Introduction of Solar Energy

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Author(s):  
Alina A. Aleksandrova ◽  
Maksim S. Zhuzhin ◽  
Yuliya M. Dulepova
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Solar Water Heater ◽  
Water Heater ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
The Cost

Energy saving today is an integral part of the development strategy of agricultural organizations. Considerable attention is paid to the modernization and automation of technological processes in agricultural enterprises, which can improve the quality of work and reduce the cost of production. The direction of modernization is to reduce the consumption of electric energy by improving the water treatment system in livestock complexes. (Research purpose) The research purpose is to determine the potential of solar energy used in the Nizhny Novgorod region and to determine the possibility of its use for water heating in livestock complexes and to consider the cost-effectiveness of using a device to heat water through solar energy. (Materials and methods) Authors used an improved algorithm of Pixer and Laszlo, applied in the NASA project «Surface meteorology and Energy», which allows to calculate the optimal angle of inclination of the device for heating water. (Results and discussion) Designed a mock-up of a livestock complex with a solar water heater installed on the roof, protected by patent for invention No. 2672656. A mathematical model was designed experimentally to predict the results of the plant operation in non-described modes. (Conclusions) The article reveales the optimal capacity of the circulation pump. Authors have created a mathematical model of the device that allows to predict the water heating in a certain period of time. The article presents the calculations on the energy and economic efficiency of using a solar water heater. An electric energy saving of about 30 percent, in the economic equivalent of 35 percent.

scholarly journals Design and simulation of a 1-GWp solar photovoltaic power station in Sudan

Clean Energy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-78
Author(s):  
Sohaib Nasr Mohamed Abdalla ◽  
Hakan Özcan
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Power Station ◽  
Levelized Cost Of Electricity ◽  
Solar Plant ◽  
Performance Rate ◽  
The City

Abstract Developing nations have a critical need to increase electricity supply. Sudan has much unrealized potential for generating solar energy, particularly in the northern region. This research study focuses on designing a 1-GW solar power station in northern Sudan using the PVsyst7.0 software program. To determine the appropriate location for the solar-energy station, 14 criteria were evaluated. This process is generic and suitable for use in any other country. The method for conducting cash-flow estimates and return on investment is illustrated in the economic evaluation. The city of Dongola, the capital of the northern state, was selected because of its high annual irradiance on a horizontal surface at ~2333.2 kWh/m2. The simulation results show that the annual optimum tilt angle of inclination for photovoltaic (PV) modules is 30°, the energy production is 1 979 259 MWh/yr and the average annual performance rate is 0.810. In addition, the electric power consumption per capita in Sudan is 269 kWh/yr, so the proposed solar power plant with 1 979 259 MWh/yr can provide energy to 7.4 million people per year annually and reduce carbon emissions by ~18 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. Economic calculations show that the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is $0.06/kWh, the discounted payback period is ~11 years and the net present value is $635 291 000. As a result, the proposed grid-connected PV solar plant is considered economically, technically and environmentally feasible in Sudan.

scholarly journals Weather-Driven Scenario Analysis for Decommissioning Coal Power Plants in High PV Penetration Grids

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2389
Author(s):  
Samuel Matthew G. Dumlao ◽  
Keiichi N. Ishihara
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Scenario Analysis ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Policy Decision ◽  
Hourly Temperature ◽  
Coal Power Plants ◽  
Coal Power ◽  
Pv Penetration

Despite coal being one of the major contributors of CO2, it remains a cheap and stable source of electricity. However, several countries have turned to solar energy in their goal to “green” their energy generation. Solar energy has the potential to displace coal with support from natural gas. In this study, an hourly power flow analysis was conducted to understand the potential, limitations, and implications of using solar energy as a driver for decommissioning coal power plants. To ensure the results’ robustness, the study presents a straightforward weather-driven scenario analysis that utilizes historical weather and electricity demand to generate representative scenarios. This approach was tested in Japan’s southernmost region, since it represents a regional grid with high PV penetration and a fleet of coal plants older than 40 years. The results revealed that solar power could decommission 3.5 GW of the 7 GW coal capacity in Kyushu. It was discovered that beyond 12 GW, solar power could not reduce the minimum coal capacity, but it could still reduce coal generation. By increasing the solar capacity from 10 GW to 20 GW and the LNG quota from 10 TWh to 28 TWh, solar and LNG electricty generation could reduce the emissions by 37%, but the cost will increase by 5.6%. Results also show various ways to reduce emissions, making the balance between cost and CO2 a policy decision. The results emphasized that investing in solar power alone will not be enough, and another source of energy is necessary, especially for summer and winter. The weather-driven approach highlighted the importance of weather in the analysis, as it affected the results to varying degrees. The approach, with minor changes, could easily be replicated in other nations or regions provided that historical hourly temperature, irradiance, and demand data are available.

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