Essays about: "solar energy in desert"

Found 4 essays containing the words solar energy in desert.

  1. 1. Effect of dust-settlements on glasscovered concentrating solarcollectors in Atacama desert

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Elias Forsgren; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : As of today 189 countries have signed the Paris agreement which states that the mean temperature of the world should not increase with more than 2°C when compared to pre industrial levels. This causes a great shift in the energy sector sand the hunt for newer and better renewable sources continues. READ MORE

  3. 2. Buildings in Arid Desert Climate : Improving Energy Efficiency with Measures on the Building Envelope

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Emma Wahl; [2017]
    Keywords : Arid desert climate; Building envelope; Cooling load; Energy efficiency; Energy savings; Thermal resistance; Solar radiation; Energieffektivitet; Energibesparingar; Klimatskal; Kylbehov; Torrt ökenklimat; Solstrålning; Värmemotstånd;

    Abstract : Because of the harsh climate of Saudi Arabia, residential buildings on average, consume more than half of the total consumed energy. A substantial share of energy goes to the air-conditioning of buildings. READ MORE

  4. 3. Solar PV-CSP Hybridisation for Baseload Generation : A Techno-economic Analysis for the Chilean Market

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Kevin Larchet; [2015]
    Keywords : Solar Energy; Solar PV; Solar CSP; Techno-economic Analysis; Chile; Hybridisation;

    Abstract : The development of high capacity factor solar power plants is an interesting topic, especially when considering the climate and economic conditions of a location such as the Chilean Atacama Desert. The hybridisation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies for such an application is a promising collaboration. READ MORE

  5. 4. Accelerated aging of thick glass second surface silvered reflectors under sandstorm conditions

    University essay from Maskinteknik

    Author : Simon Caron; [2011]
    Keywords : Accelerated aging; Sandstorm simulation; Solar Energy;

    Abstract : Concentrated solar power systems are expected to be sited in desert locations where the direct normal irradiation is above 1800 kWh/m2.year. These systems include large solar collector assemblies, which account for a significant share of the investment cost. READ MORE