Techno-economic and environmental analysis of utility-scale hybrid renewable energy system integrating waste-to-energy plant to complement an unreliable grid operation

Dodo, Usman Alhaji; Ashigwuike, Evans Chinemezu

doi:10.1007/s40974-023-00276-7

Cited by 4 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 39 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Despite the dominance of fossil fuel-based power generation, the research community continues to emphasize the high potential of renewable energy sources in bridging the supply-demand gap and mitigating GHG emissions [18]. The integration of renewable energy into the power generation mix should be accompanied by the minimization of generation costs to enhance sustainability and competitiveness with low-cost fossil fuel-based power generation [19][20][21]. In conclusion, transitioning to renewable energy pathways is essential for achieving sustainable power generation [22].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Scenario-Based Optimization towards Sustainable Power Generation in Sudan

Ali,

Gamil

2023

Sustainability

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Sudan faces an electricity supply shortage despite its abundant natural resources. This paper aims to manage these resources for sustainable power generation to meet Sudan’s electricity demand. The sustainability assessment integrates quantitative analysis of power generation’s impacts on water, land, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in addition to the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). Cost-effective, resource- and GHG emission-effective, and GHG-stringent scenarios are executed in this study to investigate the impact of different constraints on the sustainability of power generation in Sudan. The average LCOEAV for these three scenarios is 43.64–100.00 USD/MWh, with the lowest in the cost-effective scenario and the highest in the resource- and GHG emission-effective scenario. The LCOEAV for the stringent scenario is 32% higher than the cost-effective scenario. The two governmental and lowest-cost plans, which serve as the business-as-usual cases in this study, are optimized and comparatively evaluated. The sensitivity analysis is conducted by reducing each clean energy pathway to a minimum LCOE of 42.89 USD/MWh. Solar–photovoltaic (PV), wind, and hydroelectricity pathways are the most sensitive to the LCOE and can significantly contribute to Sudan’s total power generation if their costs are minimal. A rational scenario for power generation in Sudan is developed to improve sustainability performance and avoid the unreliability of the studied scenarios and cases. The rational average generation mix comprises 44% clean energy, 46% fossil fuels, and 10% imported electricity pathways.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Scenario-Based Optimization towards Sustainable Power Generation in Sudan

Ali,

Gamil

2023

Sustainability

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Modeling of Wind Power Plants and Their Impact on Economic and Environmental Development

Suryani,

Hendrawan,

Muhandhis

et al. 2024

Journal of Energy Resources Technology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This research addresses the environmental dynamics of wind power plants and their impact on the economy and environment. A system dynamics framework is used as a tool for model development since it accommodates relationships between complex and nonlinear variables affecting the wind power plants and their impact on the economy and environment. The scientific contribution of this research is the creation of scenario modeling that describes the interrelationships of variables and parameters affecting wind power plants and their impact. Total wind energy depends on density, wind speed, blade cross-sectional area, and the efficiency of the Betz limit. The average fulfillment ratio after wind turbine installations is projected to increase from 0.047 to 0.117 due to the increase in wind energy production. Meanwhile, total CO2 emissions are projected to decrease from an average of 67,306.48 tons to 36,830.57 tons due to the use of solid direct air capture.

show abstract

Maintaining of Biosphere Cycles of Matter and Energy by Ecological Economical Life Activity

2024

AEES

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The universe exists according to the law of natural balance. When the balance is disturbed locally, then the corresponding energy is activated and launches the natural technology for restoring the disturbed stability. Interdisciplinary research provides a more holistic view of the Universe. Relevant research at the current time is the construction of theory, identification and use of natural technologies. In the biosphere, as in each ecosystem subordinate to it, producers, consulates, detritophages and reducents interact with each other and with the environment. During this interaction, living organisms create a certain flow of substances and energy from some components of the system to others, which ensures the integrity and sustainable maintenance of life of the biosphere as a global ecosystem. That is, from various chemical elements and their compounds that support the life of individual species, a common (global) cycle of substances and energy is formed in the biosphere. Maintaining and preserving the cycle of substances and energy in the biosphere is prerequisite for preserving life of humanity. The strong influence of human activity on the cycles of the biosphere requires the formation of an ecological economy and industry.

show abstract

Techno-economic and environmental analysis of utility-scale hybrid renewable energy system integrating waste-to-energy plant to complement an unreliable grid operation

Cited by 4 publications

References 39 publications

Scenario-Based Optimization towards Sustainable Power Generation in Sudan

Scenario-Based Optimization towards Sustainable Power Generation in Sudan

Modeling of Wind Power Plants and Their Impact on Economic and Environmental Development

Maintaining of Biosphere Cycles of Matter and Energy by Ecological Economical Life Activity

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About