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Nanoengineering thermoelectrics for 21st century: Energy harvesting and other trends in the field

Martín-González, Marisol; Caballero-Calero, O.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 24 (2013) C, pp. 288-305

In the beginning of the 21st century, the world is facing the major challenge of finding energy sources to satisfy the ever-increasing energy consumption while preserving the environment. In the race to search alternative energy sources, thermoelectric generators are called to play their role in...

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Impact of nanotechnology advances in ICT on sustainability and energy efficiency

Markovic, Dragan S.; Zivkovic, Dejan; Cvetkovic, Dragan; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 5, pp. 2966-2972

Urbanization, sustainability, energy efficiency, information and communication technology (ICT) and nanotechnology are emerging at the beginning of the 21st century. They are seeking to improve environmental effectiveness in the context of connected communities, global competitiveness, economic...

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Hydrogen as an energy carrier: Prospects and challenges

Mazloomi, Kaveh; Gomes, Chandima - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 5, pp. 3024-3033

This paper provides an insight to the feasibility of adopting hydrogen as a key energy carrier and fuel source in the near future. It is shown that hydrogen has several advantages, as well as few drawbacks in using for the above purposes. The research shows that hydrogen will be a key player in...

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Liquid absorption and solid adsorption system for household, industrial and automobile applications: A review

Pang, S.C.; Masjuki, H.H.; Kalam, M.A.; Hazrat, M.A. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 28 (2013) C, pp. 836-847

The degradation of fossil fuels and other non-renewable energy resources are the challenges faced by current and future generations. This trend requires humans to utilize, reuse, and transform energy efficiently, for the right applications and with the right timing. The low-grade heat from...

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An overview on doubly fed induction generators′ controls and contributions to wind based electricity generation

Mohd Zin, Abdullah Asuhaimi B.; Pesaran H.A., Mahmoud; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 27 (2013) C, pp. 692-708

conversion systems (WECS). Their implementation in renewable energy conversion systems is dramatically increasing due to their … conversion. Then it presents more details on DFIGs operational modes, utilizations, their modeling and simulation. It is followed …

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A review on utilisation of biomass from rice industry as a source of renewable energy

Lim, Jeng Shiun; Abdul Manan, Zainuddin; Alwi, Wan; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 5, pp. 3084-3094

Volatile oil price and growing emphasis on environmental conservation have stimulated the development and utilisation of biomass as a vital source of renewable energy. In reducing the global dependency on fossil fuels, rice husk and rice straw which are the widely abundant agricultural wastes...

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Advancement in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid collector technology

Tyagi, V.V.; Kaushik, S.C.; Tyagi, S.K. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 3, pp. 1383-1398

developed for efficient solar energy utilization. The solar energy conversion into electricity and heat with a single device …

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A review on biomass energy resources, potential, conversion and policy in India

Kumar, Anil; Kumar, Nitin; Baredar, Prashant; Shukla, Ashish - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 45 (2015) C, pp. 530-539

In this communication biomass energy resource, potential, energy conversion and policy for promotion implemented by … Government of India are discussed. The total installed capacity for electricity generation in India is 2666.64GW as on 31st March …

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Smart meter communication standards in Europe – a comparison

Erlinghagen, Sabine; Lichtensteiger, Bill; Markard, Jochen - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 43 (2015) C, pp. 1249-1262

Smart grids and smart meters are central for the integration of distributed, renewable electricity generation. For … smart grids to operate smoothly, technology standards are essential. In Europe, a multitude of different standards have been …, we identify 17 wired and wireless communication standards for smart metering in Europe. Secondly, we develop and describe …

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LED bulbs technical specification and testing procedure for solar home systems

Gago Calderón, Alfonso; Narvarte Fernández, Luis; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 41 (2015) C, pp. 506-520

The definition of technical specifications and the corresponding laboratory procedures are necessary steps in order to assure the quality of the devices prior to be installed in Solar Home Systems (SHS). To clarify and unify criteria a European project supported the development of the Universal...

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