Harnessing Airborne Wind Energy: Prospects and Challenges

Khan, Zeashan Hameed; Rehan, Muhammad

doi:10.1007/s40313-016-0258-y

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“…Similar to the visibility of AWE systems, the reviewed literature also commonly expected sound emissions to be lower for AWE than conventional wind energy [12,62,71,72,[81][82][83][84]. The anticipated lower acoustic emissions were typically explained by the high operating altitude of AWE systems [55,58,73] and were assumed to make the systems more suitable for installations in ecologically sensitive areas or at tourist destinations [72].…”

Section: Acoustic Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Social Acceptance of Airborne Wind Energy: A Literature Review

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Airborne wind energy (AWE) systems use tethered flying devices to harvest higher-altitude winds to produce electricity. For the success of the technology, it is crucial to understand how people perceive and respond to it. If concerns about the technology are not taken seriously, it could delay or prevent implementation, resulting in increased costs for project developers and a lower contribution to renewable energy targets. This literature review assessed the current state of knowledge on the social acceptance of AWE. A systematic literature search led to the identification of 40 relevant publications that were reviewed. The literature expected that the safety, visibility, acoustic emissions, ecological impacts, and the siting of AWE systems impact to which extent the technology will be accepted. The reviewed literature viewed the social acceptance of AWE optimistically but lacked scientific evidence to back up its claims. It seemed to overlook the fact that the impact of AWE’s characteristics (e.g., visibility) on people’s responses will also depend on a range of situational and psychological factors (e.g., the planning process, the community’s trust in project developers). Therefore, empirical social science research is needed to increase the field’s understanding of the acceptance of AWE and thereby facilitate development and deployment.

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Section: Acoustic Aspectsmentioning

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The Social Acceptance of Airborne Wind Energy: A Literature Review

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“…Similar to the visibility of AWE systems, the sound emissions are also commonly expected to be lower than for wind turbines [24,25,57,59,[66][67][68][69]. The lower sound emissions of AWE are typically explained by the high altitude at which AWE systems operate [50,53,65] and are assumed to make AWE systems more suitable for installations in ecologically sensitive areas or at tourist destinations [66].…”

Section: Acoustic Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Second, most researchers in the field seem to be rather optimistic about how the public will perceive the emerging technology. Specifically, authors estimate AWE's visual, acoustic, and ecological impacts to be low, which they assume will lead to favourable public responses to the technology [24,25,29,30,50,53,59,60,[62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69]. It is undisputed that the optimism of the engineers is needed to realize such technically challenging innovations as AWE.…”

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Public Responses to Airborne Wind Energy: A Literature Review

Schmidt

Vries

Renes

et al. 2021

Preprint

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Airborne wind energy (AWE) systems use tethered flying devices to harvest higher-altitude winds to produce electricity. For a successful deployment of these systems, it is crucial to understand how the public perceives them. If public concerns about the technology are not taken seriously, implementation could be delayed or, in some cases, prevented, resulting in increased costs for project developers and a lower contribution of the sector to renewable energy targets. This literature review assessed the current state of knowledge on public responses to AWE. An exhaustive literature search led to the identification of 40 relevant publications that were reviewed. The literature assumed that the safety, visibility, acoustic emissions, ecological impacts, and the siting of AWE systems shape public responses to the technology. The reviewed literature views people’s responses to AWE very optimistically but lacks scientific evidence to back up its claims. It seems to overlook that the influence of AWE’s characteristics (e.g., visibility) on public responses will also depend on a range of situational and psychological factors (e.g., people’s general attitude towards AWE, the public’s trust in project developers). Therefore, empirical social scientific research is needed to increase the field’s understanding of public responses to AWE and thereby facilitate deployment.

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“…The rising global demand for energy, coupled with the escalating costs of fossil fuels and a growing awareness of environmental concerns, has spurred significant enthusiasm among numerous nations to shift towards renewable energy sources as a means to fulfill their energy requirements [1]. Renewable energy, encompassing wind energy, solar energy, and biomass/biogas, is gaining popularity across various domains, including robotics, domestic use, and industrial applications [2], [3]. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are becoming an increasingly popular option for the generation of electricity due to the numerous benefits associated with them [4].…”

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Maximizing Solar Panel Efficiency in Partial Shade: The Improved POA Solution for MPPT

Mhanni,

Lagmich

2024

IJACSA

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This paper presents an innovative approach to improving Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems affected by partial shading, a common challenge that significantly reduces efficiency. Our research focuses on enhancing the Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA), a promising tool in solar energy optimization, to better tackle the efficiency drop observed under shaded conditions. The enhancements to the POA involve the integration of advanced adaptive mechanisms that enable more precise response to the fluctuating irradiance patterns typical of partially shaded environments. This revised version of the POA demonstrates remarkable adaptability and precision in identifying and tracking the maximum power point, significantly outperforming its original iteration. The methodology of this study encompasses a series of rigorous simulations and real-world testing scenarios, designed to evaluate the POA's performance under various degrees and patterns of shading. The results show a notable improvement in efficiency, with the enhanced POA maintaining high levels of energy capture even in suboptimal sunlight conditions. Additionally, the improved algorithm exhibits robustness against the rapid changes in irradiance, which is characteristic of partially shaded solar PV systems. Our findings underscore the potential of the enhanced POA as a robust, adaptive solution for optimizing solar energy collection, offering significant benefits for solar installations in geographies prone to shading. This work not only contributes to the field of renewable energy optimization but also provides valuable insights for the development of more resilient and efficient solar energy systems.

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Harnessing Airborne Wind Energy: Prospects and Challenges

Cited by 16 publications

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The Social Acceptance of Airborne Wind Energy: A Literature Review

The Social Acceptance of Airborne Wind Energy: A Literature Review

Public Responses to Airborne Wind Energy: A Literature Review

Maximizing Solar Panel Efficiency in Partial Shade: The Improved POA Solution for MPPT

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