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Multi-objective optimization minimizing cost and life cycle emissions of stand-alone PV–wind–diesel systems with batteries storage
Dufo-López, Rodolfo; Bernal-Agustín, José L.; … - In: Applied Energy 88 (2011) 11, pp. 4033-4041
This paper describes an application of the Strength Pareto Evolutionary Algorithm to the multi-objective optimization of a stand-alone PV–wind–diesel system with batteries storage. The objectives to be minimized are the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and the equivalent carbon dioxide (CO2)...
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Review of photovoltaic degradation rate methodologies
Phinikarides, Alexander; Kindyni, Nitsa; Makrides, George; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 40 (2014) C, pp. 143-152
This paper provides a review of methodologies for measuring the degradation rate, RD, of photovoltaic (PV) technologies … method of estimation of the trend. This imposes the risk of overestimating or underestimating the true degradation rate and …, subsequently, the effective lifetime of a PV module/array/system and proves the need for defining a standardized methodology …
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Battery behavior prediction and battery working states analysis of a hybrid solar–wind power generation system
Zhou, Wei; Yang, Hongxing; Fang, Zhaohong - In: Renewable Energy 33 (2008) 6, pp. 1413-1423
Lead–acid batteries used in hybrid solar–wind power generation systems operate under very specific conditions, and it is often very difficult to predict when the energy will be extracted from or supplied to the battery. Owing to the highly variable working conditions, no battery model has...
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Improving milk value chains through solar milk cooling
Salvatierra-Rojas, Ana Alejandra; Torres Toledo, Victor; … - 2018
Smallholder dairy farms are the major providers of marketed milk in Kenya, producing one to ten liters per day. Due to this low production level, farmers are usually associated in cooperatives. Dairy cooperatives are responsible for collecting the raw milk from the members to supply bigger...
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Improving milk value chains through solar milk cooling
Salvatierra-Rojas, Ana Alejandra; Torres Toledo, Victor; … - 2018
Smallholder dairy farms are the major providers of marketed milk in Kenya, producing one to ten liters per day. Due to this low production level, farmers are usually associated in cooperatives. Dairy cooperatives are responsible for collecting the raw milk from the members to supply bigger...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011901859
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Demand Side Management for Stand-Alone Hybrid Power Systems Based on Load Identification
Iglesias, Félix; Palensky, Peter; Cantos, Sergio; … - In: Energies 5 (2012) 11, pp. 4517-4532
Within the field of Distributed Generation (DG), stand-alone Hybrid Power Systems (HPS) are a suitable solution to provide energy to isolated facilities where the connection to a centralized grid is not affordable. The logical evolution of such systems involves the optimization of power...
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Sizing and maintenance visits optimization of a hybrid photovoltaic-hydrogen stand-alone facility using evolutionary algorithms
Jiménez-Fernández, S.; Salcedo-Sanz, S.; … - In: Renewable Energy 66 (2014) C, pp. 402-413
This paper tackles the optimization of a stand-alone hybrid photovoltaic-batteries-hydrogen (PV-hydrogen) system, using …
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Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Composite Coatings: A Review
Sahoo, Prasanta; Gadhari, Prasanna - In: International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials, and … 6 (2016) 1, pp. 14-50
and corrosion resistance. Composite coatings can easily be coated not only on electrically conductive materials but also … behavior, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties are discussed thoroughly. …
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Investigating Heat Sink Properties for an Efficient Construction of Energy Generating Cook Stove for Rural Settlers
Emetere, M.E.; Okonkwo, O.D.; Jack-Quincy, S. - In: International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials, and … 8 (2018) 3, pp. 12-22
This article describes how the actualization of clean-burning, efficient cook stoves had been achieved. However, the research on energy generating cook-stoves is far from resolved. The construction of the energy generating cook-stove depends mainly on the heat sink and thermoelectric converter....
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The coatings industry - beautifying, protecting, and preserving the nation’s assets
Irish, H. Allen - In: Business economics : the journal of the National … 49 (2014) 3, pp. 194-200
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