Economic feasibility of solar PV system for rural electrification in Sub-Sahara Africa

CO Okoye, BC Oranekwu-Okoye - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2018 - Elsevier
The future of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as a viable alternative to conventional fossil
fuel-based resources seem promising with the rapid decline in the cost over the last decade …

Solar energy under cold climatic conditions: A review

M Mussard - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
Solar energy has seen tremendous development in recent years towards fulfilling the energy
requirements of our planet. This paper presents an extensive review of solar-energy-based …

A cost-benefit analysis of power generation from commercial reinforced concrete solar chimney power plant

W Li, P Wei, X Zhou - Energy Conversion and Management, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper develops a model different from existing models to analyze the cost and benefit
of a reinforced concrete solar chimney power plant (RCSCPP) built in northwest China …

Techno-economic analysis of renewable energy generation at the South Pole

S Babinec, I Baring-Gould, AN Bender, N Blair… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Transitioning from fossil-fuel power generation to renewable energy generation and energy
storage in remote locations has the potential to reduce both carbon emissions and cost. This …

Economic analysis of power generation from floating solar chimney power plant

X Zhou, J Yang, F Wang, B Xiao - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2009 - Elsevier
Solar chimney thermal power technology that has a long life span is a promising large-scale
solar power generating technology. This paper performs economic analysis of power …

Energy efficiency and renewable energy under extreme conditions: Case studies from Antarctica

T Tin, BK Sovacool, D Blake, P Magill, S El Naggar… - Renewable Energy, 2010 - Elsevier
This article showcases a range of small and large scale energy efficiency and renewable
energy deployments at Antarctic research stations and field camps. Due to the cold and …

Identification and analysis of impact factors on the economic feasibility of photovoltaic energy investments

R de Oliveira Azevêdo, P Rotela Junior, LCS Rocha… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
The introduction of environmental impact targets around the world has highlighted the need
to adopt alternative sources of energy, which can supply the demand and mitigate the …

A review of thermodynamics and heat transfer in solar refrigeration system

O Afshar, R Saidur, M Hasanuzzaman… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2012 - Elsevier
Solar energy is one of the most efficient, clean and affordable energy alternatives available
today. With the current concerns about global warming and ever increasing energy rates …

Wind energy potential of Vesleskarvet and the feasibility of meeting the South African׳ s SANAE IV energy demand

TR Ayodele, ASO Ogunjuyigbe - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
In this paper, the wind energy potential of Vesleskarvet in Antarctica is assessed and the
possibility of meeting the energy needs of South African׳ s SANAE IV located in Vesleskarvet …

Photo-thermal conversion and thermal insulation properties of ZrC coated polyester fabric

J Xu, S Jiang, Y Wang, S Shang, D Miao, R Guo - Fibers and Polymers, 2017 - Springer
Zirconium carbide (ZrC) films are deposited onto polyester fabric through magnetron
sputtering. The deposited films are then examined by using field scanning electron …