A comprehensive method to assess the feasibility of renewable energy on Algerian dairy farms

Nacer, T.; Hamidat, A.; Nadjemi, O.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.06.101

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“…Photovoltaic (PV) and wind generators are considered suitable alternatives to conventional diesel generators or electric distribution lines. For example, in [100], the RE planning (PV and wind) of a dairy farm was studied, and it demonstrated that the introduction of RE could provide a sizeable backup of 136 GWh/year to the Algerian grid while mitigating 80 million tons of CO 2 . This work was complemented by [101], [102], who validated the technical and economic feasibility of introducing PVs in dairy farms in Algeria.…”

Section: Renewable Energy In Food Processingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of Energy Efficiency Technologies in the Food Industry: Trends, Barriers, and Opportunities

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The industry sector has a significant responsibility for the depletion of fossil fuels and emission of carbon dioxide. Thus, several initiatives have been implemented by the industry sector to mitigate those issues. One initiative corresponds to the implementation of energy efficiency strategies. In particular, the food industry is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, and the food demand is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Therefore, developing energy efficiency strategies for this particular industrial sector is crucial. This paper investigates the different opportunities for energy efficiency in the food industry. It first provides a brief overview of the various food industries and related energy consumption. Then, the different options for energy efficiency in the thermal and electric sector are discussed. New trends and opportunities, arising from industry 4.0 and demand response, are also presented.INDEX TERMS Energy efficiency, food industry, industry 4.0, renewable energy, waste-to-energy.

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“…The aim of this paper is to present and analyze the measures which have been implemented, with a view to reaching the required energy mix, and achieving sustainable development in Algeria. Some previous research has focused on the energy situation in Algeria. Some of them refer to specific technologies, such as the studies by Kaid et al [9] and Sahouane et al [10] related to photovoltaic, Nacer et al [11] related to wind energy, and Akbi et al [12] referring to bioenergy. Some others analyze the Algerian RE development or its potential.…”

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Measures to Promote Renewable Energy for Electricity Generation in Algeria

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Algeria has enormous renewable energy potential. However, fossil fuels remain the main electricity generation source, and the country is the third largest CO 2 emitter in Africa. Algeria is also particularly vulnerable to climate change. Therefore, a set of actions related to energy, forests, industry and waste sectors have been programmed, over the period 2015-2030, and the government action program has given priority to promote renewable energy. In this sense, Algeria is committed to significantly promote investment in renewable energy, during the period 2020-2030. Thus by 2030, renewable electricity production capacity will achieve 22,000 MW, representing 27% of total electricity generation. This paper analyzes the electricity generation measures implemented in Algeria to reach the required energy mix, the legislative framework, financial aid, the feed-in tariff system, the tax incentives, and the tender and auctions undertaken. The analyses reveal that, although the electricity price premium policy has not been revoked, the newly enacted tender scheme is designed to become the standard procedure for launching renewable energy projects in Algeria in the coming years.

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“…A control method based on energy optimization for a cane sugar plant, which analyses different energy sources, including photovoltaics, is given in [17]. Moreover, in Reference [18] photovoltaic systems on Algerian dairy farms are analyzed and it is shown that the reliability of the electricity grid is improved in periods of maximum load, while reducing greenhouse gas emission. In Reference [19] it is highlighted the continuous interruptions in the electricity supply suffered by the industry in Pakistan.…”

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Photovoltaic Self-Consumption in Industrial Cooling and Refrigeration

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The industrial sector has a great opportunity to reduce its energy costs through distributed generation. In this sense, the potential of photovoltaic self-consumption systems in the industrial cooling and refrigeration sector is shown. Two industries with photovoltaic self-consumption installations are shown and the electricity consumption profile of this type of industry which has a remarkable basal electricity consumption during daytime is analyzed. The matching between consumption and photovoltaic generation profiles is provided through the self-consumption and self-sufficiency curves considering different reporting periods (monthly and annual). Moreover, a new index is presented: self-sufficiency index for sunshine hours, φSS,SH. This index evaluates the performance of the photovoltaic self-consumption system when facing the consumption only during sunshine hours. This index may complement the self-sufficiency index and may improve the analysis of this type of systems in the industrial sector. Self-consumption indices of 90% may be provided. Moreover, self-sufficiency indices for total (24 h) and for sunshine hours of 25% and 50%, respectively, for industry A, and 26% and 45% for industry B have been obtained. During daytime, half the load consumption in this type of industry may be covered by photovoltaics while achieving high levels of use of the photovoltaic energy generated.

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A comprehensive method to assess the feasibility of renewable energy on Algerian dairy farms

Cited by 65 publications

References 22 publications

Review of Energy Efficiency Technologies in the Food Industry: Trends, Barriers, and Opportunities

Review of Energy Efficiency Technologies in the Food Industry: Trends, Barriers, and Opportunities

Measures to Promote Renewable Energy for Electricity Generation in Algeria

Photovoltaic Self-Consumption in Industrial Cooling and Refrigeration

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