In the current push to convert to renewable sources of energy, many issues raised years ago on the economics and the difficulties of siting energy storage are once again being raised today. When ...large amounts of wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources are added to existing electrical grids, efficient and manageable energy storage becomes a
Chemical Energy Storage Schlögl, Robert; Aho, Atte; Antonietti, Markus ...
2012, 2013-01-01
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Energy - in the headlines, discussed controversially, vital. The use of regenerative energy in many primary forms leads to the necessity to store grid dimensions for maintaining continuous supply and ...enabling the replacement of fossil fuel systems. This work provides a hands-on insight into the present status of energy conversion and deals with aspects of chemical energy storage considering the geosphere, electrochemistry, catalysis, synthesis of catalysts, functional analysis of catalytic processes and the interface between electrochemistry and heterogeneous catalysis. Robert Schlögl, Fritz-Haber-Institut derMax-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin, Germany.
Practical tasks related to property management and disposal in energy companies can be solved only if the actual property value of these companies is known. Traditional practical property valuation ...methods are based on the analysis of incurred property development costs or financial indicators of activities and are inadequate to account for the influence of environment factors on corporate activities and, in turn, on the value of companies. An analysis model for environment factors affecting energy companies was developed to improve objectiveness of valuation; through analysis of the model's components it is possible to analyse external macro, meso and microenviron‐ment of a particular company and to assess efficiency of such environment, as well as the impact of separate factors on value. A criteria system developed using the Analysis Model for Environment Factors and the Decision Support System for Measurement of Effect of Environment Factors on Value of Energy Companies, which was developed by the authors, were used to solve a practical task, which helped to evaluate the effectiveness of the Model of Environment Factors. The practical task included measurement of the utility degree and market value of the selected electricity companies and assessment of the impact of the criteria, which affect the environment, on the value of the selected energy companies. Santrauka Energetikos įmonių turto valdymo, disponavimo turtu praktiniams uždaviniams spręsti reikalinga tikroji šių įmonių turto vertė. Tradiciniai praktikoje taikomi turto vertinimo metodai pagrįsti turto sukūrimo sąnaudų ar veiklos finansinių rodiklių analize, jie neįvertina daugelio vertę veikiančių aplinkos veiksnių įtakos. Siekiant padidinti vertės nustatymo objektyvumą, pasiūlytas taikyti energetikos įmonių aplinkos veiksnių tyrimo modelis, kurio elementų analizė leidžia įvairiais aspektais pažvelgti į šių įmonių turto vertę ir įvertinti vertės kitimo priežastis. Sukurtas modelis leidžia analizuoti įmonės aplinką, vertinti jos efektyvumą, aplinką ir suinteresuotas grupes veikiančią išorinę makro-, mezo- ir mikroaplinką kaip visumą. Naudojantis rodiklių, apibūdinančių analizuojamo sektoriaus aplinką, sistema, pasiūlyta infrastruktūros įmonėms vertinti, taikyti daugiakriterine analize paremtus metodus. Siekiant nustatyti aplinkos veiksnių tyrimo modelio veiksmingumą, išspręstas praktinis uždavinys – taikant modelį ir remiantis daugiakriterinės analizės metodais nustatytas pasirinktų elektros energetikos įmonių naudingumo laipsnis ir rinkos vertė.
This book makes intelligible the wide range of electricity generating technologies available today, as well as some closely allied technologies such as energy storage. The book opens by setting the ...many power generation technologies in the context of global energy consumption, the development of the electricity generation industry and the economics involved in this sector. A series of chapters are each devoted to assessing the environmental and economic impact of a single technology, including conventional technologies, nuclear and renewable (such as solar, wind and hydropower). The technologies are presented in an easily digestible form.Different power generation technologies have different greenhouse gas emissions and the link between greenhouse gases and global warming is a highly topical environmental and political issue. With developed nations worldwide looking to reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide, it is becoming increasingly important to explore the effectiveness of a mix of energy generation technologies. Power Generation Technologies gives a clear, unbiased review and comparison of the different types of power generation technologies available. In the light of the Kyoto protocol and OSPAR updates, Power Generation Technologies will provide an invaluable reference text for power generation planners, facility managers, consultants, policy makers and economists, as well as students and lecturers of related Engineering courses.· Provides a unique comparison of a wide range of power generation technologies - conventional, nuclear and renewable · Describes the workings and environmental impact of each technology · Evaluates the economic viability of each different power generation system
This edited book looks at recent studies on interdisciplinary research related to exergy, energy, and the environment. This topic is of prime significance - there is a strong need for practical ...solutions through better design, analysis and assessment in order to achieve better efficiency, environment and sustainability. Exergetic, Energetic and Environmental Dimensions covers a number of topics ranging from thermodynamic optimization of energy systems, to the environmental impact assessment and clean energy, offering readers a comprehensive reference on analysis, modeling, development, experimental investigation, and improvement of many micro to macro systems and applications, ranging from basic to advanced categories. Its comprehensive content includes: Comprehensive coverage of development of systems considering exergy, energy, and environmental issues, along with the most up-to-date information in the area, plus recent developmentsNew developments in the area of exergy, including recent debate involving the shaping of future directions and priorities for better environment, sustainable development and energy securityProvides a number of illustrative examples, practical applications, and case studiesIntroduces recently developed technological and strategic solutions and engineering applications for professionals in the areaProvides numerous engineering examples and applications on exergyOffers a variety of problems that foster critical thinking and skill development
Článek se zabývá využitím energie větru jako obnovitelného zdroje elektrické energie získaného prostřednictvím větrných elektráren, možnosti jejich připojení, provozu se sítěmi PDS. Důraz je kladen ...především na zpětné vlivy v síti PDS, pro jejichž posuzování bude použit program E-vlivy fy EGC - EnerGoConsult ČB, s.r.o. Výsledky simulací jsou porovnány s manuálními výpočty a změřenými parametry kvality elektrické energie.
<p> <b>A comprehensive resource that provides the basic concepts of electric power systems, microeconomics, and optimization techniques</b> <p> <i>Electricity Markets: ...Theories and Applications</i> offers students and practitioners a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of the economic theories, particularly microeconomic theories, as well as information on some advanced optimization methods of electricity markets. The authors&#8212;noted experts in the field&#8212;cover the basic drivers for the transformation of the electricity industry in both the United States and around the world and discuss the fundamentals of power system operation, electricity market design and structures, and electricity market operations. <p> The text also explores advanced topics of power system operations and electricity market design and structure including zonal versus nodal pricing, market performance and market power issues, transmission pricing, and the emerging problems electricity markets face in smart grid and micro-grid environments. The authors also examine system planning under the context of electricity market regime. They explain the new ways to solve problems with the tremendous amount of economic data related to power systems that is now available. This important resource: <ul> <li>Introduces fundamental economic concepts necessary to understand the operations and functions of electricity markets</li> <li>Presents basic characteristics of power systems and physical laws governing operation</li> <li>Includes mathematical optimization methods related to electricity markets and their applications to practical market clearing issues</li> </ul> <br> <p> <i>Electricity Markets: Theories and Applications</i> is an authoritative text that explores the basic concepts of the economic theories and key information on advanced optimization methods of electricity markets.
