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Transition to renewable energy systems with hydrogen as an energy carrier

Barbir, Frano - In: Energy 34 (2009) 3, pp. 308-312

Unlike the present energy system based on fossil fuels, an energy system based on renewable energy sources with … hydrogen and electricity as energy carriers would be sustainable. However, the renewable energy sources in general have less … energy sources may prove to be beneficial in the long term, i.e., it may result in a steady state at a higher level than in …

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Hybrid power systems – An effective way of utilising primary energy sources

Paska, Józef; Biczel, Piotr; Kłos, Mariusz - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 11, pp. 2414-2421

Nowadays in many countries the increase of generating capacity takes place in small units within the framework of so-called distributed power industry (distributed generation – DG, embedded generation), and among them in hybrid power systems (HPS).

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Sustainable energy planning based on a stand-alone hybrid renewableenergy/hydrogen power system: Application in Karpathos island, Greece

Giatrakos, G.P.; Tsoutsos, T.D.; Mouchtaropoulos, P.G.; … - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 12, pp. 2562-2570

This study presents the sustainable planning of a renewables-based energy system, which aims to fulfil the electric needs of the island by replacing the existing diesel generators with new wind farms, photovoltaic installations and hydrogen production systems. Electric system design and least...

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Latest unmanned vehicle show features both innovative new vehicles and miniaturization

Bloss, Richard - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 36 (2009) 1, pp. 13-18

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the 2008 AUVSI Conference and Show held in San Diego, California with emphasis on unmanned vehicles or service robots, their application on the ground, in the air and in the water. Design/methodology/approach – The approach takes the form of...

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Energy sources, public policy, and public preferences: Analysis of US national and site-specific data

Greenberg, Michael - In: Energy Policy 37 (2009) 8, pp. 3242-3249

To understand public preferences for energy sources, 2701 US residents were surveyed; 2101 of the respondents lived …

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Alternative scenarios of the utilisation of renewable energy sources in small prefectures: a case study in Lasithi Prefecture, Greece

Xydis, G.; Koroneos, C. - In: International Journal of Global Energy Issues 31 (2009) 1, pp. 61-87

The sector of Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) is growing very fast, with many innovations and applications becoming a … reality. The continuous reduction of natural resources has forced all policymakers to turn to alternative energy sources. The …

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Alternative scenarios of the utilisation of renewable energy sources in small prefectures: a case study in Lasithi Prefecture, Greece

Xydis, G.; Koroneos, C. - In: International Journal of Global Energy Issues 31 (2009) 1, pp. 61-87

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Renewable energy sources (RES) projects and their barriers on a regional scale: The case study of wind parks in the Dodecanese islands, Greece

Oikonomou, Emmanouil K.; Kilias, Vassilios; Goumas, Aggelos - In: Energy Policy 37 (2009) 11, pp. 4874-4883

an integrated, flexible and easy-to-apply methodology aiming at providing a list of renewable energy sources) (RES …

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Why hydrogen?

Ball, Michael - In: The hydrogen economy : opportunities and challenges, (pp. 8-45). 2009

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Hydrogen today

Wietschel, Martin; Ball, Michael; Seydel, Philipp - In: The hydrogen economy : opportunities and challenges, (pp. 254-270). 2009

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