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The impact of international forces on the Chinese wind power industry

Zhao, Zhen-yu; Sun, Guang-zheng; Zuo, Jian; Zillante, George - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 24 (2013) C, pp. 131-141

consists of three subsystems, i.e. (1) the international cooperation subsystem, (2) the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM … technologies for the entire Chinese wind power industry. The financing impact of CDM certainly guarantees the profitability of wind …

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Progress in renewable energy under clean development mechanism in India

Nautiyal, Himanshu; Varun - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 5, pp. 2913-2919

Kyoto protocol was the first agreement regarding control of climate change problems. Clean development mechanism (CDM … assist developed countries (Annex I countries) to achieve their emission reduction targets. CDM allows trading of emissions …. Renewable energy sources are the appropriate alternatives for sustainable development through CDM. India is one of the emerging …

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Waste to energy analysis of shakarganj sugar mills; biogas production from the spent wash for electricity generation

Yasar, Abdullah; Ali, Aleena; Tabinda, Amtul Bari; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 43 (2015) C, pp. 126-132

boilers was 92%. The estimated CO2 emission reduction during the year was 28032 (tCO2e). Due to CDM the emission factor was …

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A comparative overview of large-scale battery systems for electricity storage

Poullikkas, Andreas - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 27 (2013) C, pp. 778-788

In this work, an overview of the different types of batteries used for large-scale electricity storage is carried out. In particular, the current operational large-scale battery energy storage systems around the world with their applications are identified and a comparison between the different...

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A review on torrefied biomass pellets as a sustainable alternative to coal in power generation

Nunes, L.J.R.; Matias, J.C.O.; Catalão, J.P.S. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 40 (2014) C, pp. 153-160

The torrefaction of biomass is a thermochemical process based on the de composition of hemicellulose, which is the dominant reaction, while the cellulose and lignin fractions remain almost unaffected. Torrefaction of biomass improves its physical properties like grindability, particle shape,...

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Sustainable energy development and environmental protection: Implication for selected states in West Africa

Ajayi, Oluseyi O - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 26 (2013) C, pp. 532-539

The study exposed the energy situation of ECOWAS member states with particular focus on Nigeria, Niger Republic, Togo, Benin Republic and Ghana. It highlighted the various indices that represent the state of energy production and distribution and surveyed the renewable energy potential of the...

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Wind–water hybrid system for power generation using still waters

Ali, Ehsan - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 44 (2015) C, pp. 611-613

The demand for fresh water resources is accelerating with the increasing population trends, the planners and policy makers have great concern with the depleting fresh water resources to meet the scarcity in coming future. Global warming is also a documented threat and causing sea level rise with...

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Evaluating the potential of the use of biodiesel for power generation in Brazil

D´Agosto, Márcio de Almeida; Silva, Vieira da; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 43 (2015) C, pp. 807-817

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the performance, in terms of specific consumption in g/kWh, of biodiesel produced from soybean oil, palm oil and residual frying oil, by means of ethylic and methylic routes, in blending percentages of 20% and 50%, at different power levels, for...

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Nataly Echevarria Huaman, Ruth; Xiu Jun, Tian - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 31 (2014) C, pp. 368-385

This review paper discusses the perspectives for development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in the global fight against climate change, such as low-carbon technology which is a vital component to reduce future carbon emissions. The information on the level and growth of CO2...

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A review on energy scenario and sustainable energy in Indonesia

Hasan, M.H.; Mahlia, T.M.I.; Nur, Hadi - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 4, pp. 2316-2328

The global energy consumption is likely to grow faster than the population growth. The fuel consumption was growing from 6630million tons of oil equivalents (Mtoe) in 1980 to 11,163Mtoe in 2009. This projected consumption will increase 1.5% per year until 2030 and reach 16,900Mtoe and the main...

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