Wind Power
Onshore and offshore wind farms, turbine technology (Vestas, Siemens Gamesa), capacity factor, curtailment.
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Energy forecasting: Methods, markets and economic impact
Overview of energy forecasting for electricity load, prices, wind and solar power, covering methods, horizons and economic benefits.
Energy hierarchy: Classification and sustainability planning
The Energy Hierarchy classifies energy options to prioritize conservation, efficiency, and sustainable production for a more sustainable ene...
Block Island Wind Farm: First US Commercial Offshore Project
Block Island Wind Farm is the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States, located in Rhode Island with a 30 MW capacity.
Soiling in solar energy: Physics, measurement and mitigation
Analysis of soiling losses in solar power systems, including physics, measurement standards, sensors, and economic impacts.
Biomass Energy Centre: Chilton CHP plant profile
Profile of the Biomass Energy Centre in Chilton, County Durham. A 17.5 MW biomass CHP plant operated by Veolia Energy-Dalkia, opened in 2011...
Gussing Renewable Energy: Company profile and technology
Profile of Gussing Renewable Energy, a Thai company applying Austrian biomass gasification technology.
Crosswind kite power
Crosswind kite power systems (CWKPS) harness wind energy by flying wings transversely to the wind, enabling high-altitude power generation a...
Bajgora Wind Farm
Bajgora is Kosovo's largest wind farm with 102.6 MW capacity, located in the Kopaonik Mountains.
Solar power: Technology, economics and global deployment
Comprehensive overview of solar power technologies, cost trends, and global deployment statistics.
Indra (boat): India's largest solar-powered catamaran
Indra is India's largest solar-powered boat, a 27-metre catamaran operating in Kochi, Kerala, featuring 25 kW of solar panels and advanced b...
Renewable energy: Global deployment, technologies and economic trends
Overview of renewable energy sources including solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy, covering global capacity growth, cost reductions, and clim...
Tripod foundation for offshore wind turbines
Technical overview of the tripod foundation for offshore wind turbines, including history, structural design, and deployment in German water...
Solar cooker: Technology, design and global deployment
Overview of solar cooker technology, including box, parabolic, and vacuum tube designs, working principles, and global impact.
Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company
Zambian independent power producer owning Mulungushi and Lunsemfwa hydro plants.
Local flexibility markets: Mechanisms, benefits and regulatory challenges
An overview of local flexibility markets for electricity, detailing their role in managing grid congestion and integrating distributed energ...
Renewable energy debate: variability, economics and social impact
Analysis of the renewable energy debate covering variability, grid integration, economics, and social acceptance.
Algae fuel: Technology, production and economic viability
Algae fuel is a biofuel alternative to fossil fuels, using microalgae and seaweed to produce biodiesel, ethanol, and jet fuel with high yiel...
Renewable natural gas: Production, infrastructure and market outlook
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is biomethane upgraded to pipeline quality. This article covers production methods, infrastructure compatibility...
Grid balancing: Mechanisms, challenges and renewable integration
How electrical grids match supply and demand using frequency control, inertia, and constraint payments.
Passive solar building design
Architectural engineering using the Sun's heat without mechanical systems for heating and cooling.