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A GIS (geographic information system)-based optimization model for estimating the electricity generation of the rooftop PV (photovoltaic) system
Hong, Taehoon; Koo, Choongwan; Park, Joonho; Park, Hyo Seon - In: Energy 65 (2014) C, pp. 190-199
The global PV (photovoltaic) generation market has been rapidly growing. In the introduction of a PV system, the … aimed to ultimately develop a GIS-based optimization model for estimating the electricity generation of the rooftop PV …
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Thermoeconomic operation optimization of a coal-fired power plant
Xiong, Jie; Zhao, Haibo; Zhang, Chao; Zheng, Chuguang; … - In: Energy 42 (2012) 1, pp. 486-496
, operation optimization on a 300 MW coal-fired power plant located in Yiyang (Hunan Province, China) is accomplished based on the … structure theory of thermoeconomic. Two optimization strategies, global optimization and local optimization, are successively … almost all units after optimization processes decrease obviously. It is worth noting that local optimization proposed in this …
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Economic analysis of the profitability of energy-saving architectural measures for the achievement of the EPB-standard
Audenaert, A.; De Boeck, L.; Roelants, K. - In: Energy 35 (2010) 7, pp. 2965-2971
Energy efficiency in buildings has become a key goal of any energy policy. Europe relies on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which has been converted by Flanders into the ‘Energy Performance and Interior Climate’ (EPB). Taking into account this Flemish EPB-standard (in...
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A computational tool for evaluating the economics of solar and wind microgeneration of electricity
Kelleher, J.; Ringwood, J.V. - In: Energy 34 (2009) 4, pp. 401-409
turbines and photovoltaic (PV) panels are considered and combined with raw energy data gathered from a variety of locations …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010810809
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Modeling and on-field testing of a Solar Rice Cooker
Mahavar, S.; Rajawat, P.; Marwal, V.K.; Punia, R.C.; … - In: Energy 49 (2013) C, pp. 404-412
This paper presents modeling, fabrication and on-field testing of a Solar Rice Cooker (SRC). Modeling includes the development of a theoretical formalism to compute available solar power (qa) from different components of the system; describes suitable component materials and also includes the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011054143
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Feasibility assessment for high penetration of distributed photovoltaics based on net demand planning
Azzopardi, Brian; Gabriel-Buenaventura, Alejandro - In: Energy 76 (2014) C, pp. 233-240
Well integrated distributed photovoltaics (PVs) will help tomorrow's energy system become more sustainable. This paper highlights the net demand planning feasibility assessment to understand these dynamics. These dynamics underpins the technical feasibility when setting up high penetration of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010939824
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Performance evaluation of a PVT/ORC (photovoltaic thermal/organic Rankine cycle) system with optimization of the ORC and evaluation of several PV (photovoltaic) materials
Tourkov, Konstantin; Schaefer, Laura - In: Energy 82 (2015) C, pp. 839-849
This paper presents a study of a combined PV (photovoltaic) and thermal system that utilizes waste heat at a high …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011209433
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Photovoltaic systems for Malaysian islands: Effects of interest rates, diesel prices and load sizes
Lau, K.Y.; Tan, C.W.; Yatim, A.H.M. - In: Energy 83 (2015) C, pp. 204-216
to be uneconomical. This study analyzes the feasibility of implementing PV (photovoltaic) systems as alternatives to … (hybrid optimization of multiple energy resources) software. The results indicate that, at the ordinary diesel price of $ 0 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011264409
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Distribution system reconfiguration for energy loss reduction considering the variability of load and local renewable generation
Zidan, Aboelsood; El-Saadany, Ehab F. - In: Energy 59 (2013) C, pp. 698-707
these renewable sources are inexhaustible and nonpolluting. Wind and photovoltaic are among the most mature of these energy …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010807246
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Effects of the Italian financial crisis on the photovoltaic dissemination in a southern city
Orioli, Aldo; Di Gangi, Alessandra - In: Energy 62 (2013) C, pp. 173-184
The aim of this paper is to estimate how the profitability of grid-connected PV (photovoltaic) systems may vary month …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010808291