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Collins, Patrick. "Economics of satellite solar power stations." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1985. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/37665.

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Sharma, Chandan. "Techno-economics of solar thermal power generation in india." Thesis, IIT Delhi, 2016. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/12345678/6985.

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Ding, C. (Chao). "The economics of solar photovoltaics and its potential in Finland." Master's thesis, University of Oulu, 2016. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-201601141042.

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The solar photovoltaics (PV) is one way for us to deploy free, abundant and clean solar energy. The development trend of solar PV deployment around the world is growing over time thanks to the price drops in solar PV modules and systems and low greenhouse gas emission of solar energy. The goal of this thesis is to estimate the solar PV potential in Finland. A comprehensive climatological database, Meteonorm, is our primary tool for the estimation of annual solar irradiations in different Finnish cities. Afterwards, the annual energy output of a 1 kWp solar PV system inclined to the optimum ang

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Hagerman, Shelly C. "Economics of Behind-the-Meter Solar PV and Energy Storage." Research Showcase @ CMU, 2016. http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/879.

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In this thesis, I present three research papers that focus on the economics of behind-the-meter technologies for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Each of these papers takes the perspective of the customer, where the value of the technology comes from reducing their electricity bill. In Chapter 2, I assess whether solar photovoltaics are economically viable without subsidies for residential customers across the United States. I calculate the break-even electricity prices and installation costs and find that, at a state level, solar PV is only currently economically attractive

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Burr, Chrystie T. "Essays on Public and Environmental Economics." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/293611.

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Over the last 10 years, the solar photovoltaic (PV) market has experienced tremendous growth due in part to government incentive programs. However the effect and welfare analysis of these policy instruments remain ambiguous. In the first chapter of my dissertation, we estimate a dynamic model of households investment decisions on rooftop PV systems to understand the impact of these programs on residential solar installations and evaluate the outcome of alternative incentive policies. The model separately evaluates the effect of system prices, up-front subsidies, tax credits and production reve

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Rudd, Timothy Robert. "BENEFITS OF NEAR-TERM CLOUD LOCATION FORECASTING FOR LARGE SOLAR PV." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2011. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/597.

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As the ‘green’ energy movement continues to gain momentum, photovoltaic generation is becoming an increasingly popular source for new power generation. The primary focus of this paper is to demonstrate the benefits of close-to real-time cloud sensing for Photovoltaic generation. In order to benefit from this close-to real-time data, a source of cloud cover information is necessary. This paper looks into the potential of point insolation sensors to determine overhead cloud coverage. A look into design considerations and economic challenges of implementing such a monitoring system is include

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Bae, Jinwon, and Jinwon Bae. "Regional Economic Studies on Natural Resources and Their Economic Impact." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/625457.

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Various adaptation and mitigation strategies have been explored to cope with changes in the climate. Estimating these strategies impacts on the local economy is one of the growing and pressing issues for the management of natural resources. This thesis consists of three parts and aims to contribute to regional economic studies by analyzing: (1) the economic impact of solar energy facilities, (2) the level of virtual water flow and the effectiveness of scenarios to mitigate water resource shortage, and (3) the impact of climate change on agriculture through a Ricardian approach weighted by stre

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Vernon, Marwyn. "Evaluating the economic viability of Perovskite – SHJ monolithically integrated photovoltaic modules." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Fasta tillståndets elektronik, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-357948.

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In this study, the financial and economic viable of perovskite-SHJ tandem solar cells were determined using a detailed bottom-up cost model and energy-yield calculations. Attention to specific advancements in perovskite solar cell layer technology and large-scale deposition have been taken into account to create a realistic, viable commercial scale option for tandem production. A reference tandem technology is used to determine the overall manufacturing cost and minimum sustainable price. Models used show that the tandem technology has the potential to be cost competitive with existing silicon

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Palermo, Rick. "Analysis of solar power generation on California turkey ranches." Thesis, Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/1607.

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Young, Benjamin R. "Borrowing the Sun: The Reinvention of Federal Solar Tax Policy: A Proposal for Revisions to Existing United States Federal Tax Incentives for Residential Solar Installations." Walsh University Honors Theses / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=walshhonors1587667952109946.

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Hicks, Warren. "Comparision of the performance and economics of solar driven cooling and heating systems for use in buildings." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.247123.

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Honig, Jesse. "The Price is Right: Investigating Net Metering Policies for Rooftop Solar in California." Scholarship @ Claremont, 2016. http://scholarship.claremont.edu/pitzer_theses/70.

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As an increasing number of homeowners decide to take advantage of distributed renewable resources such as rooftop solar, we may need to rethink the current regulatory paradigm and governance structure of the electric market. This thesis examines the shortcomings of current net metering programs in California. While the current Net Metering 2.0 proceeding highlights a clash of solar advocates and electric utilities, it is in fact revealing an underlying structural flaw that has been present all along. In order to send the appropriate price signals to solar customers, both the structure by which

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Scott, Jonathan R. "Optimising the relationship between passive solar design of new housing and the economics of construction and land value." Thesis, Robert Gordon University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10059/1262.

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The focus of mass housing developments built by speculative developers in the UK has broadly been on maximising density whilst retaining a predominantly detached housing form. This economically led strategy, aimed at maximising sale values, can conflict with the aim of radically reducing environmental impacts. For example by creating very closely spaced, deep, narrow frontage houses, which may not optimise solar design. Whilst a variety of products have been developed to enable design professionals to model and assess the environmental performance (especially in energy use terms) of individual

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Balls, Jonathan. "Fluid capitalism at the bottom of the pyramid : a study of the off-grid solar power market in Uttar Pradesh, India." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2016. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:d4457f09-bf69-4ec6-802e-dcdfa7495455.

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This thesis examines 'Bottom of the Pyramid' (BoP) capitalism through an empirical study of the off-grid solar power market in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Over the last three decades, the extension and neoliberalisation of capitalism across the Global South has gathered pace. In many countries, including India, there has been a proliferation of businesses serving low-income populations following economic liberalisation, and a resulting growth in what is increasingly been theorised as 'BoP capitalism'; primarily in a literature produced by economics, business, and development schol

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Ristow, Alan Hugo. "Numerical modeling of uncertainty and variability in the technology, manufacturing, and economics of crystalline silicon photovoltaics." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/24643.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008.<br>Committee Chair: Rohatgi, Ajeet; Committee Co-Chair: Begovic, Miroslav; Committee Member: Gaylord, Thomas; Committee Member: Harley, Ronald; Committee Member: Jarrett, Christopher; Committee Member: Kippelen, Bernard

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Soules, Travis P. "Comparative analysis of the optimization, size, economic feasibility, and carbon emissions for fixed and single-axis tracking solar photovoltaic arrays that meet the total electric power needs of Miami University." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1501176535300568.

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Poppi, Stefano. "Solar heat pump systems for heating applications : Analysis of system performance and possible solutions for improving system performance." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Energiteknik, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-214552.

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Solar heat pump systems (SHPs) are systems that combine solar energy and heat pumps. SHPs have been investigated for several decades and have been proven to increase the share of renewable energy and reduce electric energy demand in residential heating applications. Many solar thermal heat pump systems have become market-available in recent years; however these systems are still not widely employed in the residential sector. This is due mainly to the high initial costs (investment and installation costs) of solar thermal heat pump systems, which limits their cost-effectiveness. Enhancing cost-

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Hirth, Lion [Verfasser], Ottmar [Akademischer Betreuer] Edenhofer, and Thomas [Akademischer Betreuer] Bruckner. "The economics of wind and solar variability : how the variability of wind and solar power affects their marginal value, optimal deployment, and integration costs / Lion Hirth. Gutachter: Ottmar Edenhofer ; Thomas Bruckner. Betreuer: Ottmar Edenhofer." Berlin : Technische Universität Berlin, 2014. http://d-nb.info/1067387862/34.

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Clarke, Rowan Philip. "Short-run subsidies, take-up, and long-run demand for off-grid solar for the poor: Evidence from large-scale randomized trials in Rwanda." Master's thesis, Faculty of Commerce, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31195.

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More than a billion people lack access to modern electricity and instead rely on kerosene and other dirty lighting sources, grid expansion is not expected to keep pace with population growth, and both contribute to climate change. Moreover, pneumonia is the leading cause of death for under-fives in the world and kerosene smoke is a significant risk factor. For-profit distribution of low-cost solar LEDs has been touted as an answer, but adoption remains low, especially by the poorest. This study estimates demand curves for both the initial price of low-cost solar LEDs as well as the subsequent

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Perez, Luis. "Patenting Activity in the Solar Industry : How to Speed Up the Transition to a Decarbonized Economy." Thesis, KTH, Nationalekonomi, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-209026.

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Presently fewer than one in ten patented inventions are green, while it is broadly assumed that a substantially larger fraction will be needed to address the climate challenge. Recent literature has addressed this topic by developing theoretical growth models with endogenous and directed technical change. An empirical application of this theoretical framework on the automotive industry has shown that firms tend to innovate more in electric cars when fuel prices rise, and also when they can benefit from spillovers in clean technology. Although transitioning to electric cars is important for a g

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Martinez-Cesena, Eduardo Alejandro. "Real options theory applied to renewable energy generation projects planning." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2012. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/real-options-theory-applied-to-renewable-energy-generation-projects-planning(280f3df5-f1be-4999-bd33-3931ce3cdbbd).html.

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The existing environmental threats and the ever increasing global dependence on electric power highlight the importance of producing power in a sustainable manner. In accordance, it is vital to attract investments in electricity generation projects based on renewable energy sources, also called renewable energy projects (REP). This poses a challenge, as REP tend to be less financially competitive than their fossil fuel based counterparts. Moreover, the power grid has to be upgraded to integrate large amounts of RESs in an efficient and economic manner. An appealing alternative to enhance the f

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Abushnaf, Jamal. "Smart home energy management: An analysis of a novel dynamic pricing and demand response aware control algorithm for households with distributed renewable energy generation and storage." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2017. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1982.

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Home energy management systems (HEMS) technology can provide a smart and efficient way of optimising energy usage in residential buildings. One of the main goals of the Smart Grid is to achieve Demand Response (DR) by increasing end users’ participation in decision making and increasing the level of awareness that will lead them to manage their energy consumption in an efficient way. This research presents an intelligent HEMS algorithm that manages and controls a range of household appliances with different demand response (DR) limits in an automated way without requiring consumer intervention

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Paraguassu, Ubiratan. "The economics of large-scale PV solar farms in 2019 in the National Electricity Market in Australia – A tool for developers planning to enter into the NEM." Thesis, Paraguassu, Ubiratan (2019) The economics of large-scale PV solar farms in 2019 in the National Electricity Market in Australia – A tool for developers planning to enter into the NEM. Masters by Coursework thesis, Murdoch University, 2019. https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/55179/.

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Over the past century, oil and natural gas have been predominantly utilized as the main sources of energy in industries, households and in the transport sector. Ships, aeroplanes and automotive all rely on different variants of coal, oil and natural gas products to operate. However, in the past few decades, the volatility of oil prices, the increased regulatory pressure from environmental organizations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the sharp cost reduction and increased efficiency experienced by the renewable energy (RE) industry, these combined factors have led to the explorati

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Eiffert, Patrina. "An economic appraisal of building-integrated photovoltaics." Thesis, Oxford Brookes University, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.264530.

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Yu, Hyun Jin Julie. "Public policies for the development of solar photovoltaic energy and the impacts on dynamics of technology systems and markets." Thesis, Paris Sciences et Lettres (ComUE), 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016PSLED011/document.

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Le marché des systèmes photovoltaïques a connu une forte croissance cette dernière décennie soutenue par des actions politiques favorables dans un contexte de transition énergétique. Pourtant, malgré ces conditions bénéfiques, le marché mondial du PV a paradoxalement traversé une période chaotique rencontrant des problèmes de surproduction, une crise industrielle et des différends commerciaux durable entre pays. Cette thèse part de ces problématiques et tente de comprendre les politiques publiques PV et les impacts sur la dynamique des technologies et des marchés. Afin de préciser ces question

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Čech, Květoslav. "Hodnocení investičního záměru." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-230169.

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The aim of this diploma thesis is to evaluate the economic efficiency of investment based on particular investment project of solar power plant through various economics methods. The basic economics methods of investment efficiency, among these methods can be found static methods as well as dynamic ones that respect the time factor. Among the most important indicator evaluating investment efficiency belongs net present value, internal rate of return and pay-off period. Last but not least, the possible risks connected with the implementation of the investment and their impacts on total efficien

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Mokheseng, Motale Ben. "Solar roof tiles : towards a macro-economic model." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/4314.

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Thesis (MPhil (Public Management and Planning))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The thesis examines whether a residential solar power system (comprising a solar photovoltaic [PV] system and a solar water heater [SWH]), a demand-side option, has a lower life-cycle cost than a coal-fired power plant, a supply-side option, or vice versa. It also investigates whether a million residential solar power systems could potentially replace a 4 800 MW coal-fired power plant in South Africa. The study also explores, should a million solar power systems be installed on residential

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Thareef, J. Mohammed Athabhawi, Jasim Mohammed Dijla, and Jasim Mohammed Sanaa. "Economic feasibility of solar power plants in Iraq." Thesis, Видавництво СумДУ, 2012. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/26478.

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This gives grounds for implementation sun energy projects for electricity generation. It is interesting that the efficiency of modern solar power station nowadays reaches up to 14,4%, however 5 years ago at the height of the popularity of solar modules their efficiency does not exceed 10%. It is believed 5-10 years later, this index closer to 30%. Due to new technologies introduction quite naturally the cost of electricity will fall. Such prospects in the development of solar energy make it one of the most attractive destinations in attracting foreign investment. An important advantage of the

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Al-Saqlawi, Juman. "Residential roof-top solar PV systems : techno-economic feasibility and enviro-economic impacts." Thesis, Imperial College London, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/58104.

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The residential sector represents 27% of global energy consumption and 17% of global CO2 emissions. Scaling up what we already know how to do through the use of solar PV technologies could decarbonise electricity demand and play a considerable role in mitigating climate change. Therefore, the overall objective of this thesis is to develop a novel step by step approach in order to assess the potential of implementing roof-top solar PV/battery technologies, defined as grid-independent systems, that target the complete decarbonisation of electricity demand per household. The approach adopted was

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Larchet, Kevin. "Solar PV-CSP Hybridisation for Baseload Generation : A Techno-economic Analysis for the Chilean Market." Thesis, KTH, Kraft- och värmeteknologi, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-172455.

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The development of high capacity factor solar power plants is an interesting topic, especially when considering the climate and economic conditions of a location such as the Chilean Atacama Desert. The hybridisation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies for such an application is a promising collaboration. The low cost of PV and dispatchability of CSP, integrated with thermal energy storage (TES), has the promise of delivering baseload electricity at a lower cost than what could be achieved with CSP alone. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evalu

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Tulpule, Pinak J. "Control and optimization of energy flow in hybrid large scale systems - A microgrid for photovoltaic based PEV charging station." The Ohio State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313522717.

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Gasti, Maria. "Techno-economic Appraisal of Concentrating Solar Power Systems (CSP)." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Energi och miljöteknik, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-12806.

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The diffusion of Concentrating Solar Power Systems (CSP) systems is currently taking place at a much slower pace than photovoltaic (PV) power systems. This is mainly because of the higher present cost of the solar thermal power plants, but also for the time that is needed in order to build them. Though economic attractiveness of different Concentrating technologies varies, still PV power dominates the market. The price of CSP is expected to drop significantly in the near future and wide spread installation of them will follow. The main aim of this project is the creation of different relevant

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Qvistgaard, Live Holmedal. "Energy-economic optimization of heating system with solar collectors." Thesis, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for energi- og prosessteknikk, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-26061.

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This study examines a suggested system solution consisting of flat plate solar thermal collectors in combination with a ground-source heat pump for building heating and cooling, and production of domestic hot water. The solar collectors are intended to constitute a part of the roof construction. The system design is suggested as an energy solution for a 202 m2 single-family demo dwelling of Zero Emission Building standard. The demo project is a collaboration between Brødrene Dahl and the Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings. The dwelling will be constructed in Larvik in South Norway

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Sedler, Sergey. "Economic geography of the electric solar energy potential in China." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2010. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B46542012.

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Udiaver, Rahul Gaurang. "Thermo-economic study and optimization of solar hydrogen generation plants." Thesis, KTH, Kraft- och värmeteknologi, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-149942.

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The main goal of this project is to calculate the maximum theoretical efficiencies of a solar hydrogen generation plant and also to carry out economic analysis of the solar and chemical plants. The final combined results would comprise the optimized values of the annual hydrogen production with respect to the overall costs. Another area of investigation is the effect of temperature and partial pressure of oxygen in the reduction of the chemical reactor. This will lead to the optimal values of temperature and oxygen partial pressure, hence determining maximal hydrogen production. The redox pair

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Govender, Anthony. "Techno-economic feasibility of a solar assisted coal power plant." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13125.

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Includes bibliographical references.<br>The use of solar heat in conventional coal-fired power plants has been demonstrated to reduce the coal consumption of the plant. A reduction in the amount of coal that is burnt by the power plant, means that less greenhouse gases are emitted by the power plant. Hence, the plant has a smaller impact on global warming. Countries such as Australia and the USA have implemented this concept of adding solar heat to a coal-fired power plant. This study investigates if solar heat addition to Duvha Power Station in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is technically and eco

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Desai, Ranjit. "Thermo-Economic Analysis of a Solar Thermal Power Plant with a Central Tower Receiver for Direct Steam Generation." Thesis, KTH, Kraft- och värmeteknologi, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-131764.

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Russ, Matthias. "Elaboration of Thermo-Economic Models of Solar Gas-Turbine Power Plants." Thesis, KTH, Energiteknik, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-72483.

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Kizikoglu, Atahan Riza. "Thermo-Economic Analysis of Solar Cooling/Heating Systems for Mediterranean Climates." Thesis, KTH, Kraft- och värmeteknologi, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-161065.

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This study focuses on the efficient use of solar energy for a certain region in the Mediterranean basin. Solar thermal energy becomes increasingly popular and the available solar market is investigated with the aim of selecting and assessing a pilot region for a promising solar application. The work herein focuses on estimating the potential of three different 100% solar-driven integrated systems to cover the entire cooling and heating demand of a selected single family house solely by solar energy. The three different alternative systems are presented and examined in detail for the actual cas

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Tamele, Victor Jaime. "Techno-economic assessment of hybrid solar energy for residential application in Mozambique." Thesis, KTH, Kraft- och värmeteknologi, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-166229.

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I Mozambique many areas are not connected to the national grid because of financial reasons. The renewable energy technology is adequate as a solution for this problem because it would avoid the environmental impact and the increase of air pollution. Hence, the techno-economic assessment of hybrid solar energy was performed for residential application considering a small community of 50 households, each consuming about 1 kWhe and 3 kWhth per day. HOMER, the energy modeling software for hybrid renewable energy system (HRES), was used for reaching this objective. The techno economic study of a d

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Swart, JC. "Solar refrigeration using the Peltier Effect." Thesis, Cape Technikon, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1153.

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Thesis (Master Diploma (Electrical Engineering))--Cape Technikon, Cape Town,1996<br>In order to design a coolerbox, utilising Thermo-electric technology as a heat pump, it was necessary to determine if this type of technology would be suitable for a coolerbox heat pump application. A detailed TEC (Thermo Electric Cooler) sizing estimation was done, using formulas supplied by the manufacturer, and using thermo-electric themy formulas to calculate the absolute theoretical performance parameters for a suitable TEe The correct heat pumping capability is important since.it is possible to

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Ehtiwesh, Ismael Alagili Sassi. "Exergetic, energetic, economic and environmental evaluation of concentrated solar power plants in Libya." Doctoral thesis, Universidade de Aveiro, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/15882.

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Doutoramento em Engenharia Mecânica<br>The PhD project addresses the potential of using concentrating solar power (CSP) plants as a viable alternative energy producing system in Libya. Exergetic, energetic, economic and environmental analyses are carried out for a particular type of CSP plants. The study, although it aims a particular type of CSP plant – 50 MW parabolic trough-CSP plant, it is sufficiently general to be applied to other configurations. The novelty of the study, in addition to modeling and analyzing the selected configuration, lies in the use of a state-of-the-art exerge

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Ricci, E. C. "THE ECONOMIC AND CO2 MITIGATION POTENTIAL OF THE INNOVATION OF THE POWER NETWORK.A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF SUPER-GRIDS AND SMART-GRIDS." Doctoral thesis, Università degli Studi di Milano, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2434/171115.

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Current power systems have remained qualitatively similar to how the were in the last century, especially with respect to the interaction with the end-users. Though present global challenges are putting pressure and questioning their architecture. The increasing demand for electricity - that has become an essential commodity, fundamental for all activities of today's lifestyle - coupled with the concerns about climate change and the need to improve the quality and reliability of the provision urge a modernization of the network. A modernization that needs: to be low carbon, to be reliability a

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Al-Thani, Faleh N. "Economical desalination processes in Qatar." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/14043.

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The limited underground water resources and the dramatic increase of fresh water consumption in Qatar forced the government to seek alternative ways to compensate for the lack of fresh water resources. Unfortunately, most of the currently available alternatives are costly in terms of excessive fuel consumption; also they require large capital investment and high maintenance cost. Such plants currently produce over 98% of the total fresh water in Qatar. This ratio may increase to 100% in the next few years. The main aim of this work is to investigate the most viable water desalination processes

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Demirocak, Emre Dervis. "Thermodynamic And Economic Analysis Of A Solar Thermal Powered Adsorption Cooling System." Master's thesis, METU, 2008. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12610110/index.pdf.

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In this thesis, yearly performance of the solar adsorption cooling system which is proposed to be installed to a residential building in Antalya is theoretically investigated in detail. Firstly, thermodynamic designs of the adsorption cooling cycle for three different types of cycles which are intermittent, heat recovery and heat &amp<br>mass recovery cycles are presented. Secondly, adsorption characteristics of three adsorbent/adsorbate pairs which are zeolite-water, silica gel-water and activated carbon-methanol are given. Following this, load side (i.e., building) of the system is designed

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Melo, Manuel. "Economic Evaluation of a Solar Charged Thermal Energy Store for Space Heating." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Energi och miljöteknik, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-13299.

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A thermal energy store corrects the misalignment of heating demand in the winter relative to solar thermal energy gathered in the summer. This thesis reviews the viability of a solar charged hot water tank thermal energy store for a school at latitude 56.25N, longitude -120.85W

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Kariuki, Kibaara Samuel. "Technical and economic analysis of parabolic trough concentrating solar thermal power plant." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11929.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references.<br>This thesis reports on the technical and economic analysis of wet and dry cooling technologies of parabolic trough CSTP plant. This was done through modelling and simulation of a standalone and grid connected parabolic trough using the System Advisor Model (SAM).

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Isaac, Nithin. "Economic impact of captive solar technology and an ideal grid penetration level." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/59842.

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Since the 2008 energy crisis, the national utility has been under stress to meet the country's electrical demand. Moreover, the costs of building new conventional power stations and the operation and maintenance costs of existing ones are taking a toll on the economy. The utility has hence resorted to hiking electricity tariffs. This combination of rising electricity prices and decreasing costs of photovoltaic (PV) technology have hence led a number of households to cover part of their electricity demand by self-produced captive solar PV technology. Reliable supply of energy is the backbone of

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Näsvall, David. "Development of a model for physical and economical optimization of distributed PV systems." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Fasta tillståndets fysik, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-202671.

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There are a number of factors that influence both the physical and the economical performance of a photovoltaic solar energy (PV) installation. The aim of this project was to develop a simulation and optimization model with which these factors could be analyzed and the PV installation optimized. By supplying the model with meteorological data, electricity consumption data and available building surfaces the model finds the optimum PV installation. The output consists of both physical and economical performance as well as information on how to distribute and install the PV modules on the availa

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Nunes, Jacqueline Lopes. "Produção de energia elétrica nas regiões norte e nordeste e impactos econômicos: uma análise a partir do dendê na região norte e solar na região nordeste." Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, 2012. http://www.repositorio.jesuita.org.br/handle/UNISINOS/3161.

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