Feasibility of the green energy production by hybrid solar+hydro power system in Europe and similar climate areas

Margeta, Jure; Glasnović, Zvonimir

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2010.01.019

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“…This idea has been explored in several research projects. Margeta and Glasnovic [12] evaluate the applicability of a concept in which photovoltaics and hydroelectric systems would be operated as hydro PV hybrid systems throughout Europe, based on energy storage in the hydraulic way.…”

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Feasibility Study of a Hydro PV Hybrid System Operating at a Dam for Water Supply in Southern Brazil

Teixeira¹,

Caux²,

Beluco³

et al. 2015

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Dams for water supply usually represent an untapped hydroelectric potential. It is a small energetic potential, in most situations, usually requiring a particular solution to be viable. The use of pumps as power turbines often represents an alternative that enables the power generation in hydraulic structures already in operation, as is the case of dams in water supply systems. This potential can be exploited in conjunction with the implementation of PV modules on the water surface, installed on floating structures, both operating in a hydro PV hybrid system. The floating structure can also contribute to reducing the evaporation of water and providing a small increase in hydroelectric power available. This paper presents a pre-feasibility study for implementation of a hydroelectric power plant and PV modules on floating structures in the reservoir formed by the dam of Val de Serra, in southern Brazil. The dam is operated to provide drinking water to about 60% of the population of the city of Santa Maria, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. The pre-feasibility study conducted with Homer software, version Legacy, indicated that the hydroelectric plant with a capacity of 227 kW can operate together with 60 kW of PV modules. This combination will result (in one of the configurations considered) in an initial cost of USD$ 1715.83 per kW installed and a cost of energy of USD$ 0.059/kWh.

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Feasibility Study of a Hydro PV Hybrid System Operating at a Dam for Water Supply in Southern Brazil

Teixeira¹,

Caux²,

Beluco³

et al. 2015

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“…Such solution doesn't have a negative impact on the environment, does not require additional water resources and reduces pressure in the network and so water losses. However, hydroelectric energy can also be generated by the so-called concept of solar hydroelectric plant (Margeta and Glasnović, 2010). Also, this solution doesn't have negative effects on the environment and does not require additional water resources and is therefore very acceptable in view of the environment.…”

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“…For a given nominal power P el,PV (kW), possible pumping volume of water V PS(t) (m 3 ) in time period t into the reservoir is (Margeta and Glasnović, 2010):…”

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Innovative approach for achieving of sustainable urban water supply system by using of solar photovoltaic energy

Margeta¹,

Đurin

2017

ing.inv.

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This paper describes and analyses new and innovative concepts for possible integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in urban water supply system (UWSS). The proposed system consists of PV generator and invertor, pump station and water reservoir. The system is sized in such a manner that every part of it is sized separately and then, integrated into a whole. This integration is desirable for several reasons; the most important is the success of the objectives of sustainable living in urban areas i.e., achieving of sustainable urban water supply system. The biggest technological challenge associated with the use of solar, wind and other intermittent renewable energy sources RES is the realization of economically and environmentally friendly electric energy storage (EES). The paper elaborates the use of water reservoires in UWSS as EES. The proposed solution is still more expensive than the traditional and, is economically acceptable today in the cases of isolated urban water system and special situations. Wider application will depend on the future trends of energy prices, construction costs of PV generators and needs for CO 2 reduction by urban water infrastructure.Keywords: Urban water supply system, sustainability, solar photovoltaic energy, CO 2 reduction. RESUMENEste artículo describe y analiza conceptos nuevos e innovadores para la posible integración de la energía solar fotovoltaica (PV) en los sistemas de abastecimiento urbano de agua. El sistema propuesto consiste en un generador fotovoltaico y un inversor, una estación de bombeo y un depósito de agua. El sistema se dimensiona de tal forma que cada una de sus partes se clasifica por separado y luego se integran en un todo. Dicha integración es deseable por varias razones: la más importante es el éxito de los objetivos de la vida sostenible en las zonas urbanas, esto es, el desarrollo de un sistema sostenible de abastecimiento urbano de agua. El mayor desafío tecnológico asociado con el uso de energía solar, eólica y otras fuentes de energía renovable intermitentes, es que el almacenamiento de energía eléctrica sea económico y amable con el medio ambiente. En este documento se revisa el uso de reservorios de agua en los sistemas de abastecimiento, como una forma de almacenamiento de energía eléctrica. La solución propuesta es aun más costosa que la tradicional y, hoy en día, es económicamente aceptable en los casos de sistemas aisla-dos de agua urbana y situaciones especiales. Una aplicación más amplia dependerá de las futuras tendencias de los precios de la energía, los costos de construcción de los generadores fotovoltaicos y las necesidades de reducción de CO 2 por la infraestructura de agua urbana. IntroductionThe world today is faced with a growing number of inhabitants who concentrate in all major cities, mostly in the coastal marine zone (Roberts, 2011 andUNEP/PAP, 2007). In an increasingly urbanized world, there is a need to plan and manage our cities in order to sustain them. It is necessary to strive for urban areas that contribute ...

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“…In the green scenario ( Figure 2) continuous renewable energy sources (RES-C) are exploited directly, while intermittent energy sources, such as marine, wind and solar renewable energy sources (RES-I) are exploited indirectly through Concept-H. RES-I power plants deliver their energy to the Pump Station (PS) which pumps water into storage of HE power plants which then serve for daily, weekly and seasonal energy storage, while the consumer is supplied from the associate PSH power plants, transforming intermittent energy supply into continuous and manageable energy supply as conventional storage of HE power plants, [6,7]. Serial connection is based on two pipelines in classical concept of PSH.…”

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“…Key data relate to the basic dimensions of power plant and its parts, production features, as well as economic, social and environmental impacts. Previous research [6,7] shows that for Mediterranean climate (Island of Vis in Croatia) and continental climate conditions (Osijek, Croatia), the size of the hybrid system in the case of PV generator for these areas can be determined based on equations: …”

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Concept-H: Sustainable Energy Supply

Margeta¹,

Glasnović²

2011

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings

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Abstract:The paper presents an innovative solution that combines Pump Storage Hydroelectric (PSH) with power plants that use only Renewable Energy Sources (RES) into a unique energy producing technological system, called Concept-H, which combines PV, solar thermal and wind power plants with PSH. The basic difference between Concept-H and the previous use of RES, where output energy depends on the fluctuating input energy, lies in the fact that such new concept can continuously and safe supply a consumer with electric energy and power. In this sense RES are put in equal position with conventional energy sources and Concept-H promises to be the important building element of the future sustainable power system as a green strategy of electric energy production. The application of Concept-H creates a significantly lower risk for humans and the environment, than when using conventional technologies, especially in possible incidental situations. The proposed solution is flexible for realization and can be applied in different climatic, hydrological and physical conditions where people live.

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Feasibility of the green energy production by hybrid solar+hydro power system in Europe and similar climate areas

Cited by 82 publications

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Feasibility Study of a Hydro PV Hybrid System Operating at a Dam for Water Supply in Southern Brazil

Feasibility Study of a Hydro PV Hybrid System Operating at a Dam for Water Supply in Southern Brazil

Innovative approach for achieving of sustainable urban water supply system by using of solar photovoltaic energy

Concept-H: Sustainable Energy Supply

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