Article
Thermodynamics
Weicheng Hu, Qingshan Yang, Hua-Peng Chen, Kunpeng Guo, Tong Zhou, Min Liu, Jian Zhang, Ziting Yuan
Summary: This study presents a novel approach for wind farm micro-siting in complex terrain based on an improved Genetic Algorithm (GA). The proposed approach combines computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with meteorological measurements to determine wind energy potential and wind speed-up ratio distribution. It also introduces an improved GA that considers wind power density and topographic acceleration effects for wind turbine layout optimization. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach outperforms existing methods in providing reasonable wind turbine layout plans.
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Thermodynamics
Dae-Young Kim, Bum-Suk Kim
Summary: The physical characteristics of a wind field significantly impact the energy production of a wind farm. This study analyzes the interaction between the power characteristics of wind turbines and atmospheric factors to understand their correlation with energy production. The study examines the distribution characteristics of turbulence dissipation rate in different atmospheric stability regimes and analyzes the normalized power of wind turbines and the difference in annual energy production. The findings highlight the importance of integrating atmospheric stability regimes and turbulence dissipation rate to predict the annual energy production of wind farms.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shamsan Alsubal, Wesam Salah Alaloul, Eu Lim Shawn, M. S. Liew, Pavitirakumar Palaniappan, Muhammad Ali Musarat
Summary: The Malaysian government aims to increase the usage of renewable energy to 20% by 2025, with hydropower and biomass being the main sources. Studies have shown that wind energy has economic potential in Malaysia, especially in locations like Kudat, Mersing, and Kuala Terengganu.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yang Gao, Shaoxiu Ma, Tao Wang, Changhong Miao, Fan Yang
Summary: This study used an intelligent optimization algorithm to select the location of distributed wind farms in mainland China, utilizing the complementarity of wind energy to improve availability and reduce variability confidence. The results indicated that existing wind power bases have complementary advantages, and suggested key regions for future wind farm construction include central and eastern Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and the Hexi Corridor.
Article
Thermodynamics
Trieu Mai, Anthony Lopez, Matthew Mowers, Eric Lantz
Summary: This study examines the interactions of wind energy project siting, resource potential, and power system evolution, revealing that different siting regimes can significantly impact future wind capacity, especially in scenarios with high demand for clean energy. Stringent siting restrictions lead to higher electricity prices and emissions, which should be balanced with local impacts.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eldina Salkanovic
Summary: Bird collisions with wind turbines are a major issue in the wind industry. The development of scarecrow technologies and advanced bird monitoring systems are helping to find a solution. Environmental Impact Assessments are necessary to ensure wind farms do not harm bird populations. A Screening Tool Proof of Concept revealed a correlation between bird hotspots and crop distance, with winter and spring cereals being favorable crops.
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gaia Brussa, Mario Grosso, Lucia Rigamonti
Summary: Mitigation of climate change can be achieved through consistent actions to reduce emissions from the energy sector. The use of renewable energy technologies, such as offshore wind power, has become a cost-effective option for transitioning to low emission power generation systems. This study presents a life cycle assessment of a floating offshore wind farm, demonstrating its promising potential and competitiveness compared to other renewable energy generation technologies.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zifeng Li, Guohua Tian, A. S. El-Shafay
Summary: This study is a statistical-analytical analysis of the development of offshore wind energy plants. It classifies countries based on their activity level in offshore wind energy production capacity and proposes a method for selecting suitable locations for offshore wind farms. The study identifies specific areas in the United Kingdom that are the best for installing offshore wind farms based on various criteria.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zifeng Li, Guohua Tian, A. S. El-Shafay
Summary: The present study analyzed the development trend of offshore wind energy production capacity in the top 10 pioneering countries over the past 20 years and introduced a new index for ranking countries based on offshore wind energy per capita. The study found that the Great Britain (GB) is the most active country in terms of production capacity development, but Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, and Netherlands have better per capita energy production. Multi criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and GIS software were used to identify the best geographical coordinates for offshore wind farm siting, with northern, north western, north eastern, and some parts of western waters around GB identified as the most suitable areas for installation based on various criteria and altitudes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Kunal K. Dayal, Gilles Bellon, John E. Cater, Michael J. Kingan, Rajnish N. Sharma
Summary: This study conducted a high-resolution mesoscale wind-resource assessment of Fiji using the WRF model, identifying potential for wind power generation and discovering 40 high wind-resource areas.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rahul Rajeevkumar Urs, Muhammad Sadiq, Ahmad Mayyas, Ameena Al Sumaiti
Summary: This study evaluates the lifecycle energy generation and levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of PV systems with different configurations, and identifies the best configuration with a single-axis tracking structure and bifacial PV modules for maximum power generation and minimal energy losses in Abu Dhabi. The study also investigates the connection of PV systems with a standalone off-grid solar-electrolyzer combination for green hydrogen production, demonstrating competitive costs for electricity and hydrogen production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Gabriel Cuevas-Figueroa, Peter K. Stansby, Timothy Stallard
Summary: This study aims to assess the accuracy of the numerical weather prediction model WRF in predicting the operational performance of a wind farm in complex terrain and the impact of nearby wind farms on energy production. The results show that WRF can accurately predict wind speed variations and annual occurrences with errors of 12% and 1.4%, respectively. The predicted energy supply of a 10 MW wind farm is within 5.25% (RUC) and 2% (PX) of the measured data. The study also finds that nearby wind farms reduce the power output of a downwind farm by over 20%, resulting in a 1.3-1.7% reduction in annual energy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Buse Ozsahin, Nilay Elginoz, Fatos Germirli Babuna
Summary: The aim of this study is to investigate the environmental impacts of a full-scale wind farm using life cycle assessment methodology. The study found that steel sheet usage in tower manufacturing is the main contributor to environmental impacts, while metal recycling reduces the impacts. Shifting the manufacturing of main parts to Turkey and transporting them by trucks to the farm has both positive and negative effects on environmental impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. Ayik, N. Ijumba, C. Kabiri, P. Goffin
Summary: The study conducted a preliminary assessment of wind resources in South Sudan, obtaining data on wind quality at different locations and assessing its suitability for wind power projects. The results indicate potential for small-scale wind turbine development, particularly in the north-north eastern regions of the country. Further exploration is recommended for deploying large-scale wind turbines in these areas and investigating wind resources in other locations.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ioannis E. Kosmadakis, Costas Elmasides, Georgios Koulinas, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: Electricity demand is expected to increase significantly in the future, with photovoltaic and energy storage systems effectively addressing the challenges. The unit cost of electricity from PV-BAT systems is continuing to decrease.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Sen Zhan, Peng Hou, Peter Enevoldsen, Guangya Yang, Jiangsheng Zhu, Joshua Eichman, Mark Z. Jacobson
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL POWER & ENERGY SYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jannik Schutz Roungkvist, Peter Enevoldsen George Xydis
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thomas Leopold Berg, Dimitrios Apostolou, Peter Enevoldsen
Summary: The study investigates the economic feasibility of integrating water electrolysis systems in the Danish energy market to produce hydrogen from excess wind energy, however, the net present value of each investment turns out to be negative, making it not economically feasible to invest in such systems solely for utilizing surplus wind energy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sadia Anwar, Muhammad Yousuf Irfan Zia, Muhammad Rashid, Gerardo Zarazua de Rubens, Peter Enevoldsen
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nima Norouzi, Gerardo Z. Zarazua de Rubens, Peter Enevoldsen, Atefeh Behzadi Forough
Summary: The study examines the impact of COVID-19 on the Spanish electricity market, aiming to create new decision support mechanisms to reduce risks and improve forecasting. The framework developed predicts the dynamic behavior of the electricity market during shifting periods, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and can be beneficial for market management and strategic planning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peter Enevoldsen, Mark Z. Jacobson
Summary: This study introduces a new method to estimate the spacing areas occupied by existing onshore and offshore wind farms worldwide, as well as quantifies the installed and output power densities of these farms. Results show higher power densities than previously reported, indicating that existing wind turbines may extract more wind power over less land or water than previously thought.
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Economics
Peter Enevoldsen, Finn-Hendrik Permien, Ines Bakhtaoui, Anna-Katharina Von Krauland, Mark Z. Jacobson, George Xydis, Benjamin K. Sovacool, Scott V. Valentine, Daniel Luecht, Gregory Oxley
Summary: This paper discusses and rebuts the critique of the European wind power potential analysis by McKenna et al., concluding that the claims made by M20 are incorrect or unproven and therefore the results of E19 remain valid.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Ebbe Bagge Paulsen, Peter Enevoldsen
Summary: Over the past decade, wind energy has increased by nearly 500 GW of installed wind power. However, the lack of knowledge and possibilities for recycling fiber composites has created environmental frustrations when it comes to handling end-of-life wind turbine blades. The research conducted compared recycling methods based on waste materials, concluding that co-processing in the cement industry is the most economically viable option at present for handling large amounts of waste materials.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jon Lerche, Soren Lindhard, Peter Enevoldsen, Arumugam Velaayudan, Jochen Teizer, Hasse H. Neve, Soren Wandahl
Summary: The research findings show that variability is less severe in offshore wind projects compared to onshore wind projects, with process-time variability dominating in both assembly locations. This challenges the general understanding of variability in offshore wind projects.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Joy Billanes, Peter Enevoldsen
Summary: The paper provides an overview of the development of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and identifies ten key factors influencing individual technology acceptance and adoption. This research aims to assist businesses and governments in developing more successful strategies and policies for technology adoption.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anders Hoffmann, Evanthia Nanaki, Peter Enevoldsen, George Xydis
Summary: This article discusses the issues of resource scarcity and overpopulation and explores the implementation and promotion of sustainable solutions. Through a Danish experiment, it is found that changing attitudes and promoting sustainable initiatives can significantly reduce fuel consumption. The article also emphasizes the importance of a modern society building on habits that propel citizens towards their goals and understanding the barriers posed by certain habits to achieve desired outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Lerche, S. Lorentzen, P. Enevoldsen, H. H. Neve
Summary: This study investigates the productivity in an offshore wind project, revealing the distribution of value-adding and non-value-adding hours and the causes of these hours. The results show that weather is the primary cause of waiting time, followed by vessels and previous tasks. The study also highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on productivity. It contributes to the understanding of productivity in offshore wind projects and provides insights for industry development.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Peter Enevoldsen, Chad M. M. Baum, Sean Low, Benjamin K. K. Sovacool
Summary: This article discusses the synergies and tradeoffs between greenhouse gas removal and solar radiation management technologies and the Sustainable Development Goals. The study finds that the deployment of these technologies can enhance the attainment of most SDGs but may also create tradeoffs with other goals.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jon Lerche, Soren Lindhard, Peter Enevoldsen, Hasse H. Neve, Dan Eggert Moller, Emil L. Jacobsen, Jochen Teizer, Soren Wandahl
Summary: This research investigates and categorizes the causes of delays in offshore wind projects, challenging the perception that weather is the dominant factor. The findings reveal that 'planning' is the key delay factor onshore, while 'previous task' is the main factor offshore. This analysis provides valuable insights for academics and practitioners in various project types handling remote or multiple assembly locations.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Hansen, P. Enevoldsen, M. Abkar
SCIENCE OF MAKING TORQUE FROM WIND (TORQUE 2020), PTS 1-5
(2020)