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The energy payback time (EPBT) of photovoltaic materials when recycled is analyzed. In particular we are interested in …
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In this study, we analyze the performance characteristics of BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic) system of Climate …
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required investments. The model is applied to photovoltaic electricity in Brazil, wind electricity globally and in Brazil, and … sugar cane bioethanol. The main conclusions are: (i) photovoltaic electricity, because it requires large energy investments …
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Although algal biofuels possess great potential, profitable production is quite challenging. Much of this challenge is rooted in the thermodynamic constraints associated with producing fuels with high energy, low entropy, and high exergy from dispersed materials. In this study, a preliminary...
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This article presents a new EROI (energy return on investment) factor named the ideal EROI, or EROIide, that provides the theoretical upper boundary of the EROI of a given system. The EROIide is the ratio between the inputs within the EROIstnd boundaries and the theoretical maximum output from a...
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Chilean energy policy goals attempts to promote efficiency and sustainability in the energy system. These objectives have been considered in recent modifications to the electricity generation laws by establishing that generation companies must reach a quota of up to a 10% from renewable energy...
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framework is applied to include oil production and processing and generation of electricity from PV (photovoltaic) systems …
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It has been argued that the oil sands industry is not energy efficient: comparatively large energy inputs are required per unit of energy output from oil sands operations. Unfortunately, quantitative work to date in this area has suffered from poor data availability and uncertain methods. We...
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