Water management and electricity output of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) in Fournoi Island in Aegean Sea

Bertsiou, Maria Margarita; Feloni, Elissavet; Karpouzos, Dimitrios; Baltas, Evangelos

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2017.11.078

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“…In line with the overall trends recorded in multiple regional studies that only explored attitudes to meso/macro level renewables (e.g. Kaldellis [36], Tampakis et al [49], Petrakopoulou [41] Sardianou and Genoudi [53], and Dimitropoulos and Kontoleon [59]), our survey results suggest that locals from across the Aegean are also likely to support hybrid expert-led visions [11,19,97] for the green/smart energy transition of the region. It is indicative that when asked to choose between energy supply from fossil fuel-based stations or hybrid RES and storage systems, preference for RES is overwhelmingespecially on islands such as Rhodes where existing fossil fuel power stations have been expanded without prior public consultation [100].…”

Section: Public Acceptance/ Opposition To a Sustainable Energy Transisupporting

confidence: 81%

“…A point of particular interest in this studyapart from extending the exceptionally limited research conducted thus far concerning public acceptability of sustainable energy solutions for island territoriesis the area under investigation. The wider region of the Aegean Archipelago is of major interest since a) it exemplifies the problematic energy supply status quo of noninterconnected islands [94,95]; b) the region exhibits exceptionally high renewable energy potential [96]; and c) there is ever-growing academic and practitioner interest in local sustainable energy transitionsand especially in the establishment of autonomous smart islands [11,19,97]. age, gender, annual household income, knowledge/prior experience of green/ smart energy technologies, and levels of environmental concern (see Table 1).…”

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The social perspective on island energy transitions: Evidence from the Aegean archipelago

Stephanides

Chalvatzis

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Applied Energy

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Multiple (inter)national networks and research consortia attempt to capitalise on their emerging experience of integrated smart and green energy solutions by contributing towards the sustainable energy transition of non-interconnected island communities. However, past research at an international level suggests that local opposition might undermine otherwise promising transition plans. In order to minimise the problems of technological transfers, it is, thus, imperative to embark on an early-stage exploration of public attitudes towards such innovations. In light, however, of the routine exclusion of social issues in island energy studies, we present timely data from the first-ever questionnaire survey conducted across the islands of the Aegean Sea. In doing so, we uncover the widespread acceptability of green energy solutions developed as part of the internationally acclaimed TILOS ("Technology Innovation for the Local Scale, Optimum Integration of Battery Energy Storage") Horizon 2020 project. Simultaneously, though, we draw on the outputs of our unique end-user segmentation analyses and argue that only certain islanders are likely to accept the full replication of the TILOS energy model in their communities. Numerous personal/demographic factors influence the likelihood of accepting specific sustainable energy technologies and, subsequently, only a group of individuals who are young, male, knowledgeable and concerned about the environment are expected to support the proposed technological transition. In turn, we argue that these findings should inform future interventions and research with the ultimate aim of supporting efforts to "green" the Aegean archipelago and other non-interconnected islands at an international level.

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Section: Public Acceptance/ Opposition To a Sustainable Energy Transisupporting

confidence: 81%

Section: Methodsmentioning

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The social perspective on island energy transitions: Evidence from the Aegean archipelago

Stephanides

Chalvatzis

et al. 2019

Applied Energy

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“…Furthermore, a technical and economic study of a hybrid power plant, towards 100% electricity production is discussed in [5], for the autonomous island of Sifnos, Greece, in the context of the initiative of the Sifnos Island Cooperative (SIC) towards energy independence and sustainable development for the local community. In [6] there is a reference to a HRES in Fournoi island, in the eastern Aegean sea, which uses hydropower in order to generate electricity and to cover drinking and agricultural irrigation demands through desalination of sea water. The operation of a pilot hybrid power system using as storage devices sodium sulfur (NaS) batteries, as part of the autonomous power system of Samos Island, is studied in [7].…”

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Techno-Economic Analysis of a Stand-Alone Hybrid System: Application in Donoussa Island, Greece

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Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (HRES) are an attractive solution for the supply of electricity in remote areas like islands and communities where grid extension is difficult. Hybrid systems combine renewable energy sources with conventional units and battery storage in order to provide energy in an off-grid or on-grid system. The purpose of this study is to examine the techno-economical feasibility and viability of a hybrid system in Donoussa island, Greece, in different scenarios. A techno-economic analysis was conducted for a hybrid renewable energy system in three scenarios with different percentages of adoption rate (20%, 50% and 100%)and with different system configurations. Using HOMER Pro software the optimal system configuration between the feasible configurations of each scenario was selected, based on lowest Net Present Cost (NPC), minimum Excess Electricity percentage, and Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE). The results obtained by the simulation could offer some operational references for a practical hybrid system in Donoussa island. The simulation results confirm the application of a hybrid system with 0% of Excess Electricity, reasonable NPC and LCoE and a decent amount of renewable integration.

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“…Moreover, AI could support the use of Smart Grids, which in turn could increase the penetration of RE in the system 49 . One more example, the advancement of RE can contribute toward achieving target 6.4 via the use of solar PV energy and/or hybrid RE in pumping the water from the underground wells in the rural and desert areas and thus decrease the number of people who suffer from water shortages 50,51 . The AI can also be used for managing the water pumping via an efficient way for irrigation systems using optimization methods as proved by Chaouali et al, 52 who developed the fuzzy logic optimization to increase the efficient use of water and reduce water waste.…”

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Impact of Renewable Energy Utilization and Artificial Intelligence in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Hannan

Al-Shetwi

Begum

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Many countries around the world are planning to reach 100% renewable energy (RE) use by 2050. In this context and due to the recent sharp increase in RE utilization in the global energy mix along with its progressive impact on the world energy sector, the evaluation and investigation of its effect on achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) are not covered sufficiently. Here, we present an assessment of the emerging role of RE utilization and artificial intelligence (AI) toward achieving SDGs. A total of 17 SDGs were divided into three groups, namely, environment, society, and economy, as per the three key pillars of sustainable development. The RE has a positive impact toward achieving 75 targets across all SDGs by using an expert elicitation method-based consensus. However, it may negatively affect the accomplishment of the 27 targets. In addition, the AI can help the RE to enable the attainment of 42 out of 169 targets. With the current exponential growth of RE share and AI development together with addressing certain present limitations, this impact may cover additional targets in the future. Nevertheless, the present research foci neglect significant facets. The exponential growth of RE share and rapid evolution of AI need to be accompanied through the requisite regulatory insight and technology regulation to cover additional targets in the future.

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Water management and electricity output of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) in Fournoi Island in Aegean Sea

Cited by 29 publications

References 44 publications

The social perspective on island energy transitions: Evidence from the Aegean archipelago

The social perspective on island energy transitions: Evidence from the Aegean archipelago

Techno-Economic Analysis of a Stand-Alone Hybrid System: Application in Donoussa Island, Greece

Impact of Renewable Energy Utilization and Artificial Intelligence in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

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