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  1. 16. Super Grids in Africa : Could they release the economic potential of concentrating solar power?

    University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

    Author : Merce Labordena; [2013]
    Keywords : Concentrating solar power; CSP; Super Grid; Smart Grid; HVDC; Sub-Saharan Africa;

    Abstract : The way its future power systems are designed will have significant impact on sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) aspirations to move from low electricity consumption rates to enhance life quality and further increase economic opportunity. At present, Africa is experiencing higher economic growth rates than other continents (including Asia). READ MORE

  3. 17. Design of a High Altitude Wind Power Generation System

    University essay from Maskinkonstruktion

    Author : Imran Aziz; [2013]
    Keywords : High altitude wind power; Renewable energy; Kite; Driveline; Design; CAD; Simulation;

    Abstract : One of the key points to reduce the world dependence on fossil fuels and the emissions of greenhouse gases is the use of renewable energy sources. Recent studies showed that wind energy is a significant source of renewable energy which is capable to meet the global energy demands. READ MORE

  4. 18. Multi-criteria GIS analysis for siting of small wind power plants : a case study from Berlin

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Laura Drews; [2012]
    Keywords : geography; geographical information system; GIS; renewable energy; wind power; overlay analysis; Berlin; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Scientific summary One of the main issues to be solved for the 21st century is the energy generation from renewable sources. In particular, wind energy has a large potential and is one of the most advanced technologies currently available. READ MORE

  5. 19. Wind Speed Prediction using Global and Regional Based Virtual Towers in CFD Simulations

    University essay from Institutionen för kultur, energi och miljö

    Author : Roger Moubarak; [2011]
    Keywords : Global-Regional Global Model; Era Interim; StormGeo; WRF; ECMWF; Data Series; WindSim; Hindcast;

    Abstract : Wind farm assessment is a costly and time consuming process when it is planned by traditional methods such as a met mast. Therefore, new models have been established and used for the wind farm assessment to ease the process of wind farm planning. These models are Global-regional models which add to cost efficiency and time saving. READ MORE

  6. 20. Design of Foundations for Wind Turbines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Henrik Svensson; [2010]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The Swedish government has specified a goal for the Swedish wind power that in 2020 it will generate 30 TWh of energy per year. This should be compared with the present energy produced from wind power of 2.5 TWh / year. To meet these goals, several thousand new wind turbines have to be built. READ MORE