scholarly journals Solar Tree – A Sustainable Energy Approach for Farmers

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (07) ◽  
pp. 410-419
Author(s):  
Mukesh Kumar ◽  
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Lokesh Rana ◽  
Amruta Pattnaik ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Optical Loss ◽  
Photoelectric Effect ◽  
Energy Solution ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Important Solution ◽  
Land Use And Management

The energy-producing similarity between the photoelectric effect and photosynthesis makes them more important for humans and has a large environmental impact potential. Sunlight is common in both and its longevity makes them an important solution tool for many human issues. The energy need is one of the important ones. The various researches are going on such sunlight energy conversions, various techniques like Photo Voltaic (PV), Solar Thermal (ST), Solar Photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) conversion are proposed. Researchers are also not able to achieve 100 % accuracy due to optical loss, thermal loss Recombination, Spectrum losses, and Impedance matching. Despite all these, it is found solar energy is a sustainable energy solution with the highest input capital, but with long durability, lower operational cost, and maintenance. The idea of the solar flexible trees is fit for meeting farmers’ energy demands as well as makes them energy producers. This not only creates another source of income for them but also helps in farming. Besides suggesting, this work also addresses the difficulties engaged with this design model and also proposes future research scope. The tighter coupling of land use and management and energy generator ensure us for farmer’s sustainable energy solution.

Solar photovoltaic as a means to sustainable energy consumption in Malaysia: the role of knowledge and price value

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Lin-Sea Lau ◽  
Abdelhak Senadjki ◽  
Suet-Ling Ching ◽  
Chee-Keong Choong ◽  
Ai-Na Seow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic

MOF-derived PtCo/Co3O4 nanocomposites in carbonaceous matrices as high-performance ORR electrocatalysts synthesized via Laser Ablation techniques

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick Leonar Ribeiro ◽  
Elijah M Davis ◽  
Mahshid Mokhtarnejad ◽  
Sheng Hu ◽  
Dibyendu Mukherjee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Ablation Techniques ◽  
Global Energy ◽  
Cell Technology ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Rational Development

Rapidly expanding global energy demands due to fast-paced human-technology interfaces have propelled fuel cell technology as a sustainable energy-conversion alternative. Nonetheless, the rational development of such technology demands the engineering...

scholarly journals Selective Harvesting Robotics: Current Research, Trends, and Future Directions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gert Kootstra ◽  
Xin Wang ◽  
Pieter M. Blok ◽  
Jochen Hemming ◽  
Eldert van Henten
Keyword(s):  
Review Paper ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Selective Harvesting ◽  
Important Solution ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Current Systems

Abstract Purpose of Review The world-wide demand for agricultural products is rapidly growing. However, despite the growing population, labor shortage becomes a limiting factor for agricultural production. Further automation of agriculture is an important solution to tackle these challenges. Recent Findings Selective harvesting of high-value crops, such as apples, tomatoes, and broccoli, is currently mainly performed by humans, rendering it one of the most labor-intensive and expensive agricultural tasks. This explains the large interest in the development of selective harvesting robots. Selective harvesting, however, is a challenging task for a robot, due to the high levels of variation and incomplete information, as well as safety. Summary This review paper provides an overview of the state of the art in selective harvesting robotics in three different production systems; greenhouse, orchard, and open field. The limitations of current systems are discussed, and future research directions are proposed.

scholarly journals Assessing the quality of collaboration towards the achievement of Sustainable Energy Innovation in PFI school projects

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulafa M. Badi ◽  
Stephen D Pryke
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Energy Innovation

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the quality of collaboration towards Sustainable Energy Innovation (SEI) in Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects. While the capacity of PFI to encourage collaboration towards innovation is largely advocated by its proponents; however, it remains to be supported by empirical evidence. Design/methodology/approach – Adopting the Complex Product System (CoPS) innovation management model, the authors assess the quality of collaboration at the interface between the innovation superstructure of public sector clients and users, and the innovation infrastructure of private sector designers, contractors and operators. Two interactional elements are examined upon which the quality of collaboration is assessed: openness of communication and alignment of objectives. The authors apply the model to four new-built PFI school projects within the context of the UK government Building Schools for the Future Programme. Semi-structured interviews with total of 50 key stakeholders were used as the primary data collection method. Findings – PFI has introduced a number of problematic issues weakening collaborative efforts towards innovation in the project environment. Particularly, the study underlines the restricting internal contractual relationships within the integrated Project Company and the misalignment of Design-Construction-Operation sustainability objectives. It also highlights ineffective communication with public sector clients and users brought in by the restricted nature of PFI engagement processes as well as the misalignment of public sector-private sector sustainability objectives. Research limitations/implications – The qualitative nature of the chosen research methodology limits the ability to generalise. The research findings need to be confirmed or rejected by means of quantitative research as representative of all PFI projects. Practical implications – The study emphasizes the public authority’s role in relation to providing the necessary conditions for the creation of a collaborative environment conducive to SEI in PFI projects. Originality/value – The study was able to expand the understanding of innovation and collaboration management processes in PFI projects in three respects: First, addressing the limited attention to innovation in PFI research, the study is the first to examine the quality of collaboration in PFI projects towards the implementation SEI. Second, examining the quality of collaboration in PFI projects through the lens of CoPS provides a new understanding of sustainability innovation and strongly indicates that the CoPS model should be expanded to account for the dynamics of innovation processes in the procurement of sustainable CoPS. Third, the explorative nature of the study was useful in generating research hypotheses that can form the basis for future research on SEI in PFI projects.

scholarly journals Analysis Of Multi-energy Complementary Integration Optimization Technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 01057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohong He ◽  
Lijun Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Collaborative Optimization ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Improve Energy Efficiency ◽  
Power Characteristics ◽  
Complementary System ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Resource Conditions ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

This paper studies ways to improve the capacity of renewable energy to reduce the adverse effects of renewable energy generation on the power grid system, improve energy efficiency, and implement comprehensive complementary utilization of multiple energy sources. According to different resource conditions and energy demands, the multi-energy complementary systems are constructed through comprehensive energy management and collaborative optimization control. On the basis of summarizing the technical routes of multi-energy complementary system at home and abroad, the key technologies of multi-energy complementary were discussed, including various power characteristics, complementary ways and future research directions. It provides a reference for the development and application of multi-energy complementary system

scholarly journals Bio-Inspired Optimization of Sustainable Energy Systems: A Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Jun Zheng ◽  
Sheng-Yong Chen ◽  
Yao Lin ◽  
Wan-Liang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Biological Evolution ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Planning And Control ◽  
Conventional Optimization ◽  
Development Literature ◽  
And Control

Sustainable energy development always involves complex optimization problems of design, planning, and control, which are often computationally difficult for conventional optimization methods. Fortunately, the continuous advances in artificial intelligence have resulted in an increasing number of heuristic optimization methods for effectively handling those complicated problems. Particularly, algorithms that are inspired by the principles of natural biological evolution and/or collective behavior of social colonies have shown a promising performance and are becoming more and more popular nowadays. In this paper we summarize the recent advances in bio-inspired optimization methods, including artificial neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, swarm intelligence, and their hybridizations, which are applied to the field of sustainable energy development. Literature reviewed in this paper shows the current state of the art and discusses the potential future research trends.

Development of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine and the Mooring System

2013 ◽  
Vol 790 ◽  
pp. 634-637
Author(s):  
Xue Liang Zhao ◽  
Wei Ming Gong
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Offshore Wind Turbine ◽  
Mooring System ◽  
Floating Offshore Wind Turbine ◽  
Energy Demands

The offshore wind turbine, especially the floating offshore wind turbine in the deep sea is a perspective technology in the context of increasing energy demands. Mooring system, as an important unit of the floating offshore wind turbine is emphasized. The methods of in-situ test and the laboratory experimental tests are reviewed. Some new testing methods are discussed. The most commonly used anchor systems are explored. The paper aims to present some future research work that is important for the development of the floating offshore wind turbine technology.

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