A framework for optimization of energy efficiency and integration of hybridized-solar energy in agro-industrial plants: Bioethanol production from cassava in Ghana

Amo-Aidoo, Araba; Hensel, Oliver; Korese, Joseph Kudadam; Neba, Fabrice Abunde; Sturm, Barbara

doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2021.03.008

Cited by 20 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 64 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The most promising and valuable from the point of view of cost and optimization of energy flows is the simultaneous introduction of photovoltaic and thermal converters of solar radiation into anaerobic bioconversion systems, which will allow simultaneous electricity supply of various components, as well as thermal heating of the substrate. Such systems have shown their techno-economic feasibility of integration and operation [74]. The photovoltaic module and solar thermal collector can be made as a single solar photovoltaic thermal module, which can be made in the form of the solar photovoltaic thermal roofing panel, the base of which is made of recycled plastic [75], and the structure itself provides protective and energy-generating functions when its electrical rating is about 40 -50 years due to the use of a two-component polysiloxane compound in the sealing of high-efficiency photovoltaic converters, the electrical efficiency of which can reach 20%.…”

Section: Conversion To Biogasmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Current Activities and Future Trends in Agrivoltaics

Klokov¹,

Loktionov²,

Loktionov³

et al. 2023

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV, AV) - the joint use of land for the production of agricultural products and energy - has recently been rapidly gaining popularity, as it can significantly increase income per unit of land area. In a broad sense, AV systems can include converters of not only solar, but also energy from any other local renewable source, including bioenergy. Current approach to AV represents an evolutionary development of agroecology and integrated PV power supply to the grid. That results in nearly doubled income per unit area. While AV could provide a basis for revolution in large-scale unmanned precision (intelligent) farming which is impossible without on-site power supply, chemical fertilisation and pesticides reduction, and yield processing on-site. These approaches could change the logistics of agriculture dramatically, and so, reduce its carbon footprint. Utilisation of decommissioned solar panels in AV could make the technology twice cheaper and postpone the need for bulk PV recycling. This review is mainly focused on the possibilities for AV to be stronger integrated into agriculture that could also help in relevant legal collisions (considered as neither rather than both components) resolution.

show abstract

Section: Conversion To Biogasmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Current Activities and Future Trends in Agrivoltaics

Klokov¹,

Loktionov²,

Loktionov³

et al. 2023

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The economic development of countries is directly related to energy use, and this imposes positive pressure seeking to decrease fossil fuel consumption and environmental pollution (BAKEER; SALAMA; VOKONY, 2021). Solar energy is a reliable energy source for self-consumption (AMO-AIDOO et al, 2021) and is one of the fastest-growing energy sources among renewables due to lower costs (MAKA; ALABID, 2022).…”

Section: Energy Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Photovoltaic solar energy and sustainability in higher education institutions: a multiple case study

Soares¹,

Nadae

Nascimento

et al. 2023

GEPROS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose: to identify which Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Metropolitan Region of Cariri (MRC) use photovoltaic solar energy, then analyze the sustainability measures used by the HEIs, correlating them with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Design/methodology/approach: a case study, where the secondary data source and the data analysis technique is bibliographic and documentary. Findings: four HEIs use photovoltaic solar energy (22.22%) in the MRC from a total of 18 HEIs, revealing a predominance of public HEIs (75%) over private HEIs (25%). The systems are new and have been installed within the last five years. The simple average payback found is 4.9 years. The study showed that in other universities worldwide, this period varies from 3 to 14.29 years. Average monthly energy generation ranges from 18,000 kWh to almost 115,000 kWh. Sustainable Development Goal 7 was observed in all the HEIs in the study, with 1 of the HEIs using measures found in all the SDGs. Research, practical and social implications: Results reveal that the major motivation for implementing photovoltaic solar energy in these HEIs is environmental and social, and not economic, also revealing the predominance of public HEIs over private HEIs. Since it is a region with a high potential to use renewable energy, the results found are also intended to encourage debate among the other HEIs identified in the study and for them to adopt this solution. Originality/value: HEIs has an enormous capacity to have a positive influence on society and is a bridge between research, practice, and knowledge dissemination. The MRC has a large educational structure, with 18 HEIs, and can significantly contribute to meeting the SDG. This article demonstrates the structure and impacts of adopting sustainability measures in these HEIs. Keywords: Sustainable Development; Universities; Renewable Energy; SDG.

show abstract

“…The most promising and valuable from the point of view of cost and optimization of energy flows is the simultaneous introduction of photovoltaic and thermal converters of solar radiation into anaerobic bioconversion systems, which will allow simultaneous electricity supply of various components, as well as thermal heating of the substrate. Such systems have shown their techno-economic feasibility of integration and operation [116]. The photovoltaic module and solar thermal collector can be made as a single solar photovoltaic thermal module, which can be made in the form of the solar photovoltaic thermal roofing panel, the base of which is made of recycled plastic [117], and the structure itself provides protective and energy-generating functions when its electrical rating is about 40 -50 years due to the use of a two-component polysiloxane compound in the sealing of high-efficiency photovoltaic converters, the electrical efficiency of which can reach 20%.…”

Section: Conversion To Biogasmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Mini-Review of Current Activities and Future Trends in Agrivoltaics

Klokov¹,

Loktionov²,

Loktionov³

et al. 2023

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV, AV) – the joint use of land for the production of agricultural products and energy – has recently been rapidly gaining popularity, as it can significantly increase income per unit of land area. In a broad sense, AV systems can include converters of not only solar, but also energy from any other local renewable source, including bioenergy. Current approach to AV represents an evolutionary development of agroecology and integrated PV power supply to the grid. That results in nearly doubled income per unit area. While AV could provide a basis for revolution in large-scale unmanned precision agriculture and smart farming which is impossible without on-site power supply, chemical fertilisation and pesticides reduction, and yield processing on-site. These approaches could change the logistics and the added value production chain in agriculture dramatically, and so, reduce its carbon footprint. Utilisation of decommissioned solar panels in AV could make the technology twice cheaper and postpone the need for bulk PV recycling. Unlike the mainstream discourse on the topic, this review feature is in focusing on the possibilities for AV to be stronger integrated into agriculture that could also help in relevant legal collisions (considered as neither rather than both components) resolution.

show abstract

A framework for optimization of energy efficiency and integration of hybridized-solar energy in agro-industrial plants: Bioethanol production from cassava in Ghana

Cited by 20 publications

References 64 publications

A Review of Current Activities and Future Trends in Agrivoltaics

A Review of Current Activities and Future Trends in Agrivoltaics

Photovoltaic solar energy and sustainability in higher education institutions: a multiple case study

A Mini-Review of Current Activities and Future Trends in Agrivoltaics

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About