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Comparing recent views of public attitude on wind energy, photovoltaic and small hydro applications

Kaldellis, J.K.; Kapsali, M.; Kaldelli, El.; Katsanou, Ev. - In: Renewable Energy 52 (2013) C, pp. 197-208

As renewable energy projects have gradually been introduced in various forms and in many places around the world, public skepticism on these developments has emerged and siting decisions have, in several cases, been determined by intense conflicts and debate. In this context, the present study...

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Environmental issues associated with wind energy – A review

Dai, Kaoshan; Bergot, Anthony; Liang, Chao; Xiang, Wei-Ning - In: Renewable Energy 75 (2015) C, pp. 911-921

Recognized as one of the most mature renewable energy technologies, wind energy has been developing rapidly in recent years. Many countries have shown interest in utilizing wind power, but they are concerned about the environmental impacts of the wind farms. The continuous growth of the wind...

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The role of sources of finance on the development of wind technology

Corsatea, Teodora Diana; Giaccaria, Sergio; Arántegui, … - In: Renewable Energy 66 (2014) C, pp. 140-149

This paper contributes to the debate on the competitiveness and maturity of wind technology by carrying out an analysis on research investments and sales of a panel of 10 wind manufacturers over the period 2002–2011, examining the extent to which public and private funding affect the...

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Performance and emission characteristics of double cylinder CI engine operated with cardanol bio fuel blends

Mallikappa, D.N.; Reddy, Rana Pratap; Murthy, Ch.S.N. - In: Renewable Energy 38 (2012) 1, pp. 150-154

India imports more than seventy percent of the oil it uses and is looking for alternative fuel to reduce its dependence on imports. In India, bio fuels derived from non-edible oils is considered as a renewable alternative to the fossil diesel. The cost of the biodiesel is higher than diesel and...

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The study and performance of a modified conventional refrigerator to serve as a PV powered one

Kaplanis, Socrates; Papanastasiou, Nikolaos - In: Renewable Energy 31 (2006) 6, pp. 771-780

This paper describes the design and development stages to convert a conventional refrigerator to a solar powered one. The development of such a system was effected and the results of this work to provide a cost effective version are given.

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Analysis of optimization in an OTEC plant using organic Rankine cycle

Yang, Min-Hsiung; Yeh, Rong-Hua - In: Renewable Energy 68 (2014) C, pp. 25-34

-temperature differences of deep cold seawater and warm seawater on the performance of an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plant using an … organic Rankine cycle (ORC), and also investigated the optimal operations required for the performance. A finite …

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Performance of a 500kWP grid connected photovoltaic system at Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand

Chokmaviroj, Somchai; Wattanapong, Rakwichian; Suchart, … - In: Renewable Energy 31 (2006) 1, pp. 19-28

units (PCU) is in the range from 92 to 98%. The final yield (YF) ranged from 2.91 to 3.98h/d and the performance ratio (PR …

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Performance analysis of a novel dual-nozzle ejector enhanced cycle for solar assisted air-source heat pump systems

Zhu, Lin; Yu, Jianlin; Zhou, Mengliu; Wang, Xiao - In: Renewable Energy 63 (2014) C, pp. 735-740

promising approach to improve the cycle performance. A mathematical model of the DEVC is developed to predict its performance … coefficient of performance (COP) and the volumetric heating capacity of the novel cycle using refrigerant R410A are theoretically …

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Model prediction of effects of operating parameters on proton exchange membrane fuel cell performance

Yuan, Wei; Tang, Yong; Pan, Minqiang; Li, Zongtao; … - In: Renewable Energy 35 (2010) 3, pp. 656-666

The performance of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell is greatly affected by the operating parameters …. Appropriate operating parameters are necessary for PEM fuel cells to maintain stable performance. A three-dimensional multi … temperature, relative humidity of reactant gases, and air stoichiometric ratio) on the performance of PEM fuel cells. The model …

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Plant oils as fuels for compression ignition engines: A technical review and life-cycle analysis

Hossain, A.K.; Davies, P.A. - In: Renewable Energy 35 (2010) 1, pp. 1-13

using them, are reviewed based on the literature. Findings regarding engine performance, exhaust emissions and engine …

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