Essays about: "HOMER software"

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  1. 16. Designing a sustainable and cost-efficient energy system : a feasibility study at Rusape General Hospital in Zimbabwe

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Frida Andersson; Emma Ulfsparre; [2019]
    Keywords : solar power; energy storage; potential; renewable;

    Abstract : Zimbabwe suffers from power outages due to reduced electricity generation from the two main energy sources coal- and hydropower. Even though the electricity supply to the hospital are highly prioritized during these blackouts, the electricity is not enough to power them all. READ MORE

  3. 17. Resilience-enhancement through Renewable Energy Microgrid Systems in rural El Salvador

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Fasta tillståndets fysik

    Author : Mathias Alarcón; Robin Landau; [2019]
    Keywords : Resilience; El Salvador; Central America; Renewable Energy; Microgrid; Optimization; HOMER; PV;

    Abstract : This Master thesis investigates how Renewable Energy Microgrid Systems (REMS) can enhance resilience for a rural grid-connected community in El Salvador. The study examines the optimally resilient design of a grid-connected PV-Wind-Battery hybrid energy system. READ MORE

  4. 18. Conjunctive Operation of Hydro and Solar PV Power with Pumped Storage at Kafue Gorge Power Station (Zambia)

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Elvis Nyirenda; [2019]
    Keywords : Photovoltaic; Hydro; Power; Storage; Pumped Hydro Storage; Zambia;

    Abstract : This report covers the work carried out to redesign the two existing conventional hydro power stations in Zambia on the Kafue river into the pumped storage facility with solar photovoltaic power so that security of supply and water conservation is achieved to reduce the power deficits during the dry and drought periods. The two stations are Kafue gorge upper power station (KGUPS) and Kafue gorge lower power station (KGLPS) with an installed capacity of 990 MW and 750 MW respectively. READ MORE

  5. 19. Feasibility of converting a Science Park in a cold climate into an “off-grid” facility using renewable energies and seasonal storage systems

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Guillermo Estaña Garcia; Iñigo Ruiz Julian; [2019]
    Keywords : renewable energy; wind energy; photovoltaic; energy storage; hydrogen; energy management; building efficiency;

    Abstract : The collateral effects of fossil fuels push humanity to seek solutions to these adversities. Energy efficiency and renewable energies have gone from being almost imaginary concepts to necessary. Several studies have shown that self-sufficiency through photovoltaic systems and wind energy is possible. READ MORE

  6. 20. Feasibility study to design a Biogas-Photovoltaic hybrid system for electricity generation in vicinity to urban areas in Bangladesh

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Md Rejaul Hasan; [2019]
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    Abstract : The world´s future energy generation needs to be sustainable without negative impact on people´s health or on our nature. Within present trends to develop energy scenarios with diminishing use of fossil fuels, nuclear power etc. it seems difficult to meet an increasing need for energy. READ MORE