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The Socio-Demographic and Psychological Predictors of Residential Energy Consumption: A Comprehensive Review
Frederiks, Elisha R.; Stenner, Karen; Hobman, Elizabeth V. - In: Energies 8 (2015) 1, pp. 573-609
This article provides a comprehensive review of theory and research on the individual-level predictors of household energy usage. Drawing on literature from across the social sciences, we examine two broad categories of variables that have been identified as potentially important for explaining...
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Achieving a Green Solution: Limitations and Focus Points for Sustainable Algal Fuels
Aitken, Douglas; Antizar-Ladislao, Blanca - In: Energies 5 (2012) 5, pp. 1613-1647
Research investigating the potential of producing biofuels from algae has been enjoying a recent revival due to heightened oil prices, uncertain fossil fuel sources and legislative targets aimed at reducing our contribution to climate change. If the concept is to become a reality however, many...
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Current Status and Prospects of Biodiesel Production from Microalgae
Wu, Xiaodan; Ruan, Rongsheng; Du, Zhenyi; Liu, Yuhuan - In: Energies 5 (2012) 8, pp. 2667-2682
Microalgae represent a sustainable energy source because of their high biomass productivity and ability to remove air and water born pollutants. This paper reviews the current status of production and conversion of microalgae, including the advantages of microalgae biodiesel, high density...
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Assessment of Potential Capacity Increases at Combined Heat and Power Facilities Based on Available Corn Stover and Forest Logging Residues
Radhakrishnan, Selvarani; Paz, Joel O.; Yu, Fei; … - In: Energies 6 (2013) 9, pp. 4418-4428
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) production using renewable energy sources is gaining importance because of its flexibility and high-energy efficiency. Biomass materials, such as corn stover and forestry residues, are potential sources for renewable energy for CHP production. In Mississippi,...
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Life Cycle Assessment of Biochar<i> versus</i> Metal Catalysts Used in Syngas Cleaning
Frazier, Robert S.; Jin, Enze; Kumar, Ajay - In: Energies 8 (2015) 1, pp. 621-644
) study was performed to analyze the sustainability, via impact assessments, of producing a metal catalyst<i> versus</i> a …
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A Power Load Distribution Algorithm to Optimize Data Center Electrical Flow
Ferreira, João; Callou, Gustavo; Maciel, Paulo - In: Energies 6 (2013) 7, pp. 3422-3443
. Such high electrical energy consumption emphasizes the issues of sustainability and cost. Against this background, the … performing the integrated evaluation of dependability, cost and sustainability. More specifically, the PLDA optimizes the flow … distribution of the energy flow model (EFM). EFMs are responsible for estimating sustainability and cost issues of data center …
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An Integrated Modeling Approach to Evaluate and Optimize Data Center Sustainability, Dependability and Cost
Callou, Gustavo; Ferreira, João; Maciel, Paulo; … - In: Energies 7 (2014) 1, pp. 238-277
cloud computing. The conflicting requirements are the high availability levels demanded against the low sustainability …). The EFM also estimates the sustainability impact and cost issues of data center architectures. Additionally, a methodology …
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Sustainability Criteria and Indicators for the Bio-Based Economy in Europe: State of Discussion and Way Forward
Fritsche, Uwe R.; Iriarte, Leire - In: Energies 7 (2014) 11, pp. 6825-6836
to assure a sound sustainability framework. This paper reviews international and European sustainability initiatives … mainly for biomass for bioenergy. The basic and advanced sustainability indicators are identified and described with …
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Circuit Simulation for Solar Power Maximum Power Point Tracking with Different Buck-Boost Converter Topologies
Shiau, Jaw-Kuen; Lee, Min-Yi; Wei, Yu-Chen; Chen, Bo-Chih - In: Energies 7 (2014) 8, pp. 5027-5046
The power converter is one of the essential elements for effective use of renewable power sources. This paper focuses on the development of a circuit simulation model for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) evaluation of solar power that involves using different buck-boost power converter...
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Geophysical Methods for Monitoring Temperature Changes in Shallow Low Enthalpy Geothermal Systems
Hermans, Thomas; Nguyen, Frédéric; Robert, Tanguy; … - In: Energies 7 (2014) 8, pp. 5083-5118
Low enthalpy geothermal systems exploited with ground source heat pumps or groundwater heat pumps present many advantages within the context of sustainable energy use. Designing, monitoring and controlling such systems requires the measurement of spatially distributed temperature fields and the...
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