Overview of the development and application of wind energy in New Zealand

Zhang, Zhiguo; Liu, Xiran; Zhao, Dan; Post, Scott; Chen, Jiasen

doi:10.1016/j.enbenv.2022.06.009

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“…The sizing of the battery is a crucial parameter of the system. As emphasized by [33], too frequent discharge at low level or, on the contrary, too rare full charge in both cases lead to a shorting of the lifetime of the system. For the battery capacity sizing, an additional model optimization is performed.…”

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When the Household Becomes Environmentally Friendly—Dynamic Simulation of Hybrid Energy System’s Feasibility

Atvare,

Gravelsins,

Kudurs

et al. 2023

Environments

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Decentralized electricity production at household scale, particularly by solar panels, has recently grown due to increased technology feasibility and financial support programs. Further development in this field requires the introduction and efficient use of energy storage technologies. This research aims to evaluate the benefits and economic justification of implementing energy storage systems in private households by using system dynamics modelling. Household electricity consumption is a dynamic problem; therefore, the system dynamics approach allows the development of an exploratory model that accounts for the causal relationships and feedback loops in the system. Specifically, an hourly consumption model is developed to analyze the electricity costs in four scenarios: (1) a standard grid-connected system, (2) a PV system with net metering, (3) a grid-connected system with a connected battery, and (4) a grid-connected system with a combined PV and battery storage system. The structure of the build system dynamics model is described with a Latvian context case. It is found that in Latvian climate-specific conditions, the profitability of installing PV and PV and battery systems in private households in Latvia is justified by both summer and winter conditions. The developed model can be used to analyze the real electricity profiles of specific households, determining the profitability of installing energy-efficient solutions, and is adaptable for analyzing the situations of other countries or accumulation systems.

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When the Household Becomes Environmentally Friendly—Dynamic Simulation of Hybrid Energy System’s Feasibility

Atvare,

Gravelsins,

Kudurs

et al. 2023

Environments

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“…Rigorous regulations and oversight wielded by governmental entities stand sentinel, ensuring safety and adherence to environmental and operational standards [61]. Nuclear power stations ascend to notoriety for their capacity to generate prodigious electric power with a pall of minimal greenhouse gas emissions [62]. However, these benevolent virtues share the stage with pernicious undercurrents, including concerns about nuclear accidents, the labyrinthine puzzle of radioactive waste disposal, and the arduous capital investment essential for their inception and maintenance [63].…”

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Integrating Functional Block Diagrams and Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis: A Case Study of a Nuclear Power Station

Berri,

Zennir,

Mechhoud

et al. 2024

IJSSE

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Hazard analysis and risk assessment are critical for ensuring safety and reliability in complex systems. This article presents a combined approach to hazard analysis and risk assessment using Functional Block Diagrams (FBD) and Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) methods. The FBD method is a versatile and intuitive diagrammatic technique used to describe the functions and interrelationships of complex systems. It represents the system as a set of interconnected blocks, each depicting a specific function, which collectively defines the system's behaviour. On the other hand, STPA is an advanced safety analysis method focusing on control structures and the interaction between components. It identifies potential unsafe control actions by analysing the information flow and the system's feedback mechanisms. The two methods are complementary and can be integrated to provide a more effective and efficient approach to hazard analysis and risk assessment. A case study of a nuclear power plant is used to demonstrate the benefits of the combined approach. Practical considerations for implementing the approach are discussed and compared with other hazard analysis and risk assessment methods. The article concludes with suggestions for future research and development in this area, highlighting the potential impact of the combined FBD-STPA approach for improving safety and reliability in complex systems.

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“…Wind power has a long history, and wind energy is widely used in various countries and regions worldwide. For instance, the United States in North America [62], New Zealand in Australia [63], Denmark [64] in Europe, and Cameroon [65] and Nigeria in Africa [66] all have abundant wind resources and encourage the use of wind power as a clean energy source.…”

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Mitigating the Negative Impact of Wind Power on Soaring Birds through Government Restrictions

Liang,

Yang,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Energies

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Wind power is widely used and creates value worldwide. However, it also poses a threat to the survival of soaring birds. This study focuses on the role of government restrictions in mitigating the adverse effects of wind power on soaring birds. We used an overall research method to identify research questions, selected typical wind farms from different provinces and topographic landscapes in China for descriptive analysis, and supported by data from environmental impact reports, government gazettes, and walk-through surveys, analyzed and concluded that government restrictions can be used as a means of weakening the impacts of wind power generation on soaring birds. And our findings suggest that site control for wind farms that have not yet been established, restrictions on the timing of power generation for wind farms in operation, and ecological restoration of wind farms that have caused environmental damage are effective implementation options for government restrictions. Additionally, the policy strengths of the above government restrictions are guided, recommended, and mandatory, respectively. Government restrictions can serve as an effective means of mitigating the negative impact of wind power on soaring birds, generating economic value while maximizing the protection of soaring birds’ subsistence. Based on our findings, we call on governments to pay attention to the negative impacts of wind farms on soaring birds and put forward three concrete and feasible recommendations, expecting countries to enact governmental constraints to find a balance between economic, social, and ecological benefits.

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Overview of the development and application of wind energy in New Zealand

Cited by 33 publications

References 39 publications

When the Household Becomes Environmentally Friendly—Dynamic Simulation of Hybrid Energy System’s Feasibility

When the Household Becomes Environmentally Friendly—Dynamic Simulation of Hybrid Energy System’s Feasibility

Integrating Functional Block Diagrams and Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis: A Case Study of a Nuclear Power Station

Mitigating the Negative Impact of Wind Power on Soaring Birds through Government Restrictions

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