Bioenergy Programs in North and South America and Canada

Kiehbadroudinezhad, Mohammadali; Merabet, Adel; Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Homa

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-93940-9.00028-1

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“…Depending on the capacity scale being installed, the applications, range of resources, and degree of complexity may vary. Three classic technologies fall within the concept of sustainability in the case of both electricity and heat generation: biomass combustion units [51,52], solar energy systems [53,54], and heat pumps [55,56].…”

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Exploring Energy Security and Independence for Small Energy Users: A Latvian Case Study on Unleashing Stirling Engine Potential

Kramens,

Svedovs,

Sturmane

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Nowadays, energy systems are continuously impacted by external and internal conditions. The worldwide events of recent years have led to the need to consider not only the requirements for moving towards climate neutrality but also the security and independence of energy supply when creating new or transforming existing energy systems. The aim of this study was to answer the question of whether there is a possibility of transforming the energy supply process by promoting increased energy security and independence while not reducing energy demand, as well as creating high economic and environmental indicators. The research focuses on developing alternative scenarios for further decision-making studies by introducing modern energy technologies. Scenarios are analysed using the complex method developed, which includes three main steps: assessing the current situation, identifying available technologies, and assessing alternatives. The results suggest that Stirling’s technology can provide 100% energy independence for individual energy consumers. At the same time, thanks to the combination of Stirling technology and solar technologies, there is an opportunity to reduce emissions and energy production costs, but capital investment is increasing.

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