Design and implementation of wind energy system in Saudi Arabia
Publication date: December 2013Source:Renewable Energy, Volume 60
Author(s): Ali M. Eltamaly
This paper introduces an accurate procedure to choose the best site from many sites and suitable wind turbines for these sites depending on the minimum price of kWh generated (Energy Cost Figure (ECF)) from wind energy system. In this paper a new proposed computer program has been introduced to perform all the calculations and optimization required to accurately design the wind energy system and matching between sites and wind turbines. Some of cost calculations of energy methods have been introduced and compared to choose the most suitable method.
An experimental study on the impacts of key parameters of all-glass evacuated tubes on the thermal performances of all-glass evacuated tube solar water heaters
Fangfang Ma, Wenfeng Gao, Tao Liu, Wenxian Lin, and Ming Li<br/> In this paper, the effects of the stagnation parameter Y, the solar irradiance under stagnation H, and the average heat loss coefficient U of individual all-glass evacuated solar collector tubes, which were identified as the major parameters to characterize the thermal performance of the tubes, on t … [J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 023140 (2013)] published Mon Apr 29, 2013.
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Remediation of lindane by Jatropha curcas L: Utilization of multipurpose species for rhizoremediation
Available online 20 February 2013
Publication year: 2013
Source:Biomass and Bioenergy
In the present study we demonstrate the rhizoremediation potential of a biodiesel plant Jatropha curcas L. against lindane and discuss the field applicability of Jatropha based remediation techniques and future research prospects. Six different experimental approaches were conducted to evaluate the phytoremediation potential of Jatropha under glasshouse conditions.
Current state and environmental impact assessment for utilizing oil palm empty fruit bunches for fuel, fiber and fertilizer – A case study of Malaysia
Available online 19 February 2013
Publication year: 2013
Source:Biomass and Bioenergy
This paper describes the trend of utilizing oil palm residue, i.e. the empty fruit bunches (EFB) left after extraction of the palm oil, using a case study of Malaysia, which is one of the world’s major palm oil producers, and discusses the environmental performance of recycling technologies being developed in Malaysia for fuel, fiber, and fertilizer. Seven technologies are analyzed: ethanol production, methane recovery, briquette production, biofuel for combined heat and power (CHP) plants, composting, medium density fiberboard (MDF) production, and pulp and paper production.
Comparison of quality and production cost of briquettes made from agricultural and forest origin biomass
September 2013
Publication year: 2013
Source:Renewable Energy, Volume 57
This paper presents the quality and cost of small-scale production of briquettes, made from agricultural and forest biomass in north-eastern Poland. The experiment involved production of eight types of briquettes. The highest net calorific value was determined for briquettes made from pine sawdust (18,144 MJ t−1).
A patent landscape analysis for organic photovoltaic solar cells: Identifying the technology’s development phase
September 2013
Publication year: 2013
Source:Renewable Energy, Volume 57
Organic photovoltaics (OPV) have developed into a vast research area. Progress in various directions has made it difficult to monitor the technology’s precise development state. We offer a patent landscape analysis over all OPV devices, their substrates and encapsulation materials to provide an overview of patenting activity from a historical, organizational, geographical and technological point of view. Such an exercise is instrumental for private companies and research institutes aiming at both internal or external technology creation.
The first disaggregated solar atlas of Djibouti: A decision-making tool for solar systems integration in the energy scheme
September 2013
Publication year: 2013
Source:Renewable Energy, Volume 57
Nowadays, energy supply is a major challenge for developing countries. In Sub-Saharan Africa, about only one-third of the population is connected to the electrical network and the use of classical energy resources presents economical and environmental problems. As many other African countries, the Djiboutian government looks for installing power systems using renewable energies, including solar systems, in order to overcome power supply difficulties in their energetic strategy.
Energetic and exergetic analysis of three different solar cookers
N. L. Panwar, Surendra Kothari, and S. C. Kaushik<br/> This article deals with the energetic and exergetic analyses, which provides an alternative means of evaluating and comparing the performance of solar cookers. In this experimental setup, three different types of solar cookers have been studied during the typical day from November to January under I … [J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 023102 (2013)] published Fri Mar 1, 2013.
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Sensitization of ZnO nanowire arrays with CuInS for extremely thin absorber solar cells
Sylvia Sanchez, Dmitry Aldakov, Denis Rouchon, Laetitia Rapenne, Alexandru Delamoreanu et al.<br/> We report on the photosensitization of electrodeposited ZnO nanowire arrays with CuInS (CIS) extremely thin layers prepared by two methods: successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) and electrochemical deposition (ECD). This is the first time that such core (ZnO)/shell (CIS) nanostructu … [J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 011207 (2013)] published Wed Feb 27, 2013.
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