renewable energy potential Articles
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Unique and highly innovative ASLEE project - Case Study
Xanthella is the project leader of the unique and highly innovative ASLEE project. The ground breaking project is using rural renewable energy potential to locally manufacture high-value products. Within the project, Xanthella has further developed its PBR systems to an industrial scale which is the 1000 L Pandora ...
By Xanthella
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Renewable energies: between climate protection and nature conservation?
The use of renewable energies is considered as a key strategy for achieving global CO2-reduction targets. In countries like Germany, where policy support programmes stimulated a dynamic growth of renewables, we had to observe also increasing public concern towards the impacts from RES technologies – in particular wind turbines – on ecosystems and the natural scenery, leading to the question on ...
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Renewable energy potential of developing countries: the drivers towards a green economy (a case study from Uzbekistan)
Many countries have realised the importance of a transition to a green economy and have formulated precise scenarios, although the main emphasis relies on the application of renewable energy technologies. Considering the contemporary economic prosperity of developing countries, there is a great demand to enhance the infrastructure of investment for renewable energy as developed nations have ...
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Energetic and exergetic assessment of solar and wind potentials in Europe
This paper deals with a physics–based assessment of renewable energy potential in Europe, particularly solar and wind energy sources, using two literature models. A sensibility analysis with the weather data is first done. Actual temperature, pressure, relative humidity, global radiation and wind speed data are employed to develop energy and exergy maps for Europe, based on iso–areas of land–use. ...
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Optimal sizing of a hybrid energy system for a semi-arid climate using an evolutionary algorithm
The use of a genetic algorithm (GA) for optimal sizing of an off-grid hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) is reported. As a pre-feasibility analysis and to determine the appropriate HRES type to be studied, wind energy potential and solar irradiation are first examined for the considered region (Tehran, Iran). These are inputs of the algorithm, and are assessed throughout a year utilising ...
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Harnessing marine renewable energy from Poole Harbour: a case study
Global warming and its impact on our environment, society and economy is one of the fundamental concerns of our time. In response, the UK Government has implemented numerous targets including the 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on 1990 levels by 2050, and the increase of renewable energy to 15% by 2020. In order to contribute towards these targets, the government may seek to harness ...
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Social representations of intermittency and the shaping of public support for wind energy in the UK
The practicality of UK renewable energy policy, given the potential impacts of intermittency, has been contested by expert institutions. At the same time, wind energy developments have engendered local controversy and civic campaign groups have emerged at local, regional and national levels. This research integrates these strands in exploring how intermittency is communicated to the public by ...
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Towards a standardization of biomethane potential tests
Production of biogas from different organic materials is a most interesting source of renewable energy. The biomethane potential (BMP) of these materials has to be determined to get insight in design parameters for anaerobic digesters. Although several norms and guidelines for BMP tests exist, inter-laboratory tests regularly show high variability of BMPs for the same substrate. A workshop ...
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The UK lags behind EU counterparts to achieve 20% renewable energy target
While some countries have almost hit their targets the UK still has a long way to achieve its 15% renewable energy target by 2020. The EU is more than halfway to reaching its 20% target of generating energy from renewables by 2020, according to new figures published today by Eurostat. The EU's 2009 directive on renewable energy set individual targets for all 27 member states, with a goal for the ...
By Vital Energi
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Renewable energy technologies and the European industry
The European renewable energy industry has the potential to be a world leader. This has been achieved within the European region for specific technologies, through a set of policy activities at a national and regional level, driven primarily by employment, energy self-sufficiency and industrial competitiveness. Using the experience gained in recent years, European industry has the opportunity to ...
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Renewable energy and energy efficiency in Bulgaria
The interest in renewable energy sources (RESs) utilisation and energy efficiency improvement programmes in Bulgaria reflects the changes in the field of energy policy worldwide and in Europe. Now energy management becomes a great problem of inner policy of Bulgarian government. In the last few years there has been a growing attention to the RESs applications. Bulgaria has one of Southern ...
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Morocco extends deadline for Noor Midelt II bids; Lebanon launches feasibility study for first CSP plant
Morocco extends tender deadline for 230 MW Noor Midelt II project The Moroccan Sustainable Energy Agency (Masen) has extended the tender deadline for the 230 MW Noor Midelt II CSP-PV project by a "few additional weeks" to later this month, Moroccan media reported October 9. The Noor Midelt II tender was launched in July and developers originally had until September 16 to submit their project ...
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Implications of renewable energy for women in Sudan: challenges and opportunities
In Sudan, electricity reaches only about 30% of the population, mainly in urban areas. Hence, a major problem for rural people is the inadequate supply of power for lighting, heating, cooking, cooling, water pumping, radio or TV communications and security services. Petroleum product supplies, including diesel, kerosene and liquid petroleum gas are irregular and often subject to sudden price ...
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Advantages of Mobile Biochar Pyrolysis Equipment
In the intricate landscape of sustainable waste management, mobile biochar pyrolysis equipment emerges as a technological marvel, revolutionizing the way we approach organic waste. Let's delve into the distinctive advantages offered by this cutting-edge technology, exploring its impact on efficiency, versatility, and environmental stewardship.Compact Design, Boundless Capability The hallmark of ...
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Exploring the Multifaceted Applications of Coconut Shell Biochar
In the vast realm of sustainable resources, coconut shell biochar emerges as a versatile powerhouse with a myriad of applications. Beyond its origin in the coconut shell charcoal machine, this unique substance holds the promise of transforming industries and contributing to a more sustainable future.The Genesis: Coconut Shell Charcoal Machine Before delving into the diverse applications, let's ...
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Power Outages, Safety and Savings
Power outages and extreme weather conditions are on the rise, causing increased disruptions to grid-tied power supplies, preventing families and business owners from having reliable access to power. Installing energy storage in your home or business is a practical way to build critical back-up reserves so you have power 24/7. Energy storage keeps you safe, maintains the lights and other essential ...
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Quantitative analysis of technological development within renewable energy technologies
The technological development of renewable energy technologies is affected by several factors such as policy initiatives, market developments, and learning within the industry. A simplified expression describing this development, i.e. cost reduction as result of accumulated experience, is increasingly being incorporated in models to assess long-term development of renewable energy technologies. ...
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A combined graph theory and analytic hierarchy process approach for multicriteria evaluation of hydrogen energy systems
Hydrogen is a renewable energy source and has the potential to mitigate the green house gas effect and to meet the increasing global electricity demand. In the present study, a multicriteria methodology is developed by combining graph theory and analytic hierarchy process methods for the evaluation and selection of hydrogen energy systems. The hydrogen energy system alternatives are assessed ...
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The potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency improvement in reducing CO2 emissions in Taiwan
The growing concerns over the global warming and energy security problems in Taiwan have led the government to design and promote renewable energy policies more aggressively over the past decade. This paper aims at examining to what extent the renewable-energy policies will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions in Taiwan. Our analysis results, using a specific CGE model, show that simply ...
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A review of wind energy developments in India
Climate change, dwindling reserves of fossil fuels and shortage of electricity have prompted the government to give an impetus to renewable energy sources. Wind energy, with an average growth rate of 30%, is the fastest growing source of renewable energy in the world. India has a potential capacity of over 45,000 MW out of which 1869 MW has been extracted from this eco-friendly source. India ...
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