Solar energy utilisation: Current status and roll-out potential

Li, G.; Li, M.; Taylor, Robert A.; Hao, Yong; Besagni, Giorgio; Markides, Christos N.

doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2022.118285

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“…In this regard, the progressive adoption of renewable energy sources could help reduce CO 2 emissions and help manage environmental pollution, but some practical issues remain, such as scale, cost, and efficiency associated with clean energy sources. [3][4][5][6] Ethanol, a plant-based fuel, represents a renewable alternative to replace fossil fuels. It is non-toxic and can be easily obtained from organic materials.…”

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Pt₃₈as a promising ethanol catalyst: a first principles study

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“…Contrary to conventional energy sources, solar energy (photovoltaic, solar thermal, and solar power) has major environmental advantages that support the sustainable advancement of human endeavors [6]. Numerous benefits of solar energy technology include lowering greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the need for power grid transmission lines, and improving the quality of water supplies [7]. Although the area is typically quite dry, Jordan's climate can range from a more Mediterranean environment to a desert climate [8].…”

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Development of wind-solar maps in Aqaba, Jordan as potential sources for power generation

Al-Ghriybah¹,

Didane²

2023

J Appl Eng Science

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The potential for free, clean, and limitless energy from renewable sources has long been recognized. However, because of a lack of thorough wind and solar maps, expertise, and public understanding of the significance of these resources in the country, Jordan continues to rely on non-renewable sources for its energy needs. The main objective of this study is to analyze the potential of solar and wind energies as renewable resources for power generation. Weibull distribution function with two parameters and the Angstrom-Prescott model, respectively, are used in this study to offer estimates of the wind and solar energy in the coastal city of Jordan, Aqaba during a five-year period. According to the assessment of wind potential, the annual means of the shape and scale parameters at 10 m for the studied station varied between (1.65 to 1.73) and (4.42 to 4.86), respectively. During the dry season, the wind speed was seen to be stronger, while during the wet season, it was seen to be slower. The maximum power density is found to be in September with values of 622.81 W/m2 and 192.74 W/m2 for the elevations 80 m and 10 m, respectively. According to the forecast for solar potential in this area, the city's global solar radiation is promising for the production of solar energy. The maximum global solar radiation is found to be 8.3 KWh/m2 in June. Results also demonstrated that Aqaba city is suitable for wind and solar power generation.

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“…Solar energy is "clean", cost-effective and safe. Its main advantage is that it does not produce air emissions of pollutants during electric energy generation [5]. Moreover, the solar energy reaching the Earth far exceeds our demand.…”

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Spatial Solar Energy Potential of Photovoltaic Panels Surrounded by Protected Mountain Ranges

Stachura

Halecki

Bedla

et al. 2022

Civil and Environmental Engineering Reports

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High growth of human population and dynamic socio-economic development have contributed to mounting demand for electric energy. Currently, electric energy is mainly generated from mined and combusted fossil fuels and by the nuclear power plants. The current geopolitical crisis forces mankind to reflect upon the search for alternative energy sources. In this paper analyses of the potential solar radiation volume for 12 months and annual total have been made and visualized on the maps. Additionally, the energy volume gained by the photovoltaic systems in a 12-month period and the annual total as well as underutilised solar radiation energy were calculated. It was found that the tested sites had a solar potential in the range from 113 kWh·m−2 to 1314 kWh·m−2. For process reasons, only 18 to 203 kWh·m−2 could be converted into electric energy, which accounts approximately for 1/5 of the total radiation. The results can be useful to show the best investment site for commercial plants and households in the mountainous area. Surplus energy output should be stored or sold to the power grid. Moreover, the energy source from photovoltaic panels in these areas is only one of the options for green energy generation.

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Solar energy utilisation: Current status and roll-out potential

Cited by 95 publications

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Pt₃₈as a promising ethanol catalyst: a first principles study

Pt₃₈as a promising ethanol catalyst: a first principles study

Development of wind-solar maps in Aqaba, Jordan as potential sources for power generation

Spatial Solar Energy Potential of Photovoltaic Panels Surrounded by Protected Mountain Ranges

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Solar energy utilisation: Current status and roll-out potential

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Pt38as a promising ethanol catalyst: a first principles study

Development of wind-solar maps in Aqaba, Jordan as potential sources for power generation

Spatial Solar Energy Potential of Photovoltaic Panels Surrounded by Protected Mountain Ranges

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Pt₃₈as a promising ethanol catalyst: a first principles study

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