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Wind-powered ammonia fuel production for remote islands: A case study

Morgan, Eric; Manwell, James; McGowan, Jon - In: Renewable Energy 72 (2014) C, pp. 51-61

This work investigates the prospect of producing ammonia from a wind turbine in order to displace diesel fuel requirements on isolated islands. In the proposed system, wind power is used to produce carbon-free ammonia fuel directly from water and air using traditional air separation units,...

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Imperial competitive algorithm optimization of fuzzy multi-objective design of a hybrid green power system with considerations for economics, reliability, and environmental emissio...

Gharavi, H.; Ardehali, M.M.; Ghanbari-Tichi, S. - In: Renewable Energy 78 (2015) C, pp. 427-437

In addition to economics, reliability and environmental emissions are of great importance for designing a power … (HGPS) to supply a specific load demand with considerations for economics, reliability indices, and environmental emissions … algorithm is utilized for optimization. To address different levels of importance for economics and environmental emission …

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The viability and best locations for ocean thermal energy conversion systems around the world

Lennard, D.E. - In: Renewable Energy 6 (1995) 3, pp. 359-365

. Applications are in both developed and developing nations, but with particular application to island locations. Economics have …

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Design of isolated hybrid systems minimizing costs and pollutant emissions

Daud, Abdel-Karim; Ismail, Mahmoud S. - In: Renewable Energy 44 (2012) C, pp. 215-224

Hybrid power systems based on renewable energy sources, especially photovoltaic and wind energy are an effective option to solve the power-supply problem for remote and isolated areas far from the grids. This paper presents a study and design of a complete hybrid system for providing the...

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The energy subsidisation policies of Cyprus and their effect on renewable energy systems economics

Kalogirou, Soteris A. - In: Renewable Energy 28 (2003) 11, pp. 1711-1728

effect on renewable energy systems economics. Two subsidisation policies are investigated, those of renewable energy and …

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Evaluating economic uncertainty of municipal wind turbine projects

Friedman, Peter D. - In: Renewable Energy 35 (2010) 2, pp. 484-489

Communities across the country are increasingly considering wind power to provide municipal needs as a result of increasing energy costs and concern about atmospheric emissions; however, with uncertainty in wind conditions, most municipalities lack the expertise to evaluate these proposals...

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Photovoltaic-powered rural zone family house in Egypt

Ahmad, G.E. - In: Renewable Energy 26 (2002) 3, pp. 379-390

In the development of energy sources in rural regions in Egypt at the brink of the 21st century, it is necessary to view the use of solar energy in all applications as one of the most promising new and renewable energy sources. This paper presents a study and design of a complete photovoltaic...

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Energy inputs and crop yield relationship in greenhouse tomato production

Hatirli, Selim Adem; Ozkan, Burhan; Fert, Cemal - In: Renewable Energy 31 (2006) 4, pp. 427-438

This study examines energy use patterns and the relationship between energy inputs and yield for greenhouse tomato production in Antalya province of Turkey. The data used in this study were based on cross-sectional data collected from growers by using a face to face survey. The results revealed...

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The economics of wind energy in South Africa

van der Linde, H.A.; Sayigh, A.A.M. - In: Renewable Energy 16 (1999) 1, pp. 869-871

Battery charging and water pumping has been the only applications for wind energy in South Africa till now. A conservative estimate of the wind resource indicates that approximately 5% to 6% of the South African energy demands can be supplied from wind. However the low cost of electricity due to...

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The economics of producing biodiesel from algae

Gallagher, Brian J. - In: Renewable Energy 36 (2011) 1, pp. 158-162

cooking oils. This paper discusses the economics of producing biodiesel fuel from algae grown in open ponds. There is …

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