This presentation discusses how smart domestic appliances can provide flexibility to help integrate renewable energy into energy systems. It provides examples of how appliances like freezers and dishwashers could optimize their operations to reduce energy use during peak times based on signals from utilities or other data. The presentation also discusses options for demand response like shifting or interrupting appliance cycles. It analyzes the potential economic benefits of demand response for balancing the variability of wind power generation. The value of demand response is estimated to be highest in regions with high shares of wind power and more inflexible conventional generation fleets.
Smart buildings aim to reduce energy consumption and peak demand through advanced controls and monitoring occupancy. Technologies like smart meters, sensors, and automated systems allow more efficient operation based on presence and pricing signals. Case studies show potential for demand response through load shifting and peak shaving. However, measuring efficiency solely based on area or consumption can miss factors like occupation density and operating hours. Advanced metrics accounting for these issues may better indicate actual performance.
2012 Reenergize the Americas 1A: Reinhard PeterReenergize
This document discusses renewable energy solutions from Solarzentrum North America and presents information on their photovoltaic and solar thermal products and technologies. It highlights their hybrid PV-Therm module, which combines a solar photovoltaic panel and solar thermal collector into one unit to provide both electricity and heated water. The PV-Therm module has received certification from TUV Rheinland confirming it meets international safety and quality standards. Potential applications of the PV-Therm technology include water heating for pools, hotels, schools, and more.
This document discusses green energy choices and how they provide community benefits. It promotes converting to renewable energy sources by reducing energy consumption, reusing energy, and recycling energy. Specific products and services are introduced, such as smart energy management systems, LED lighting, solar PV modules, wind turbines, and ventilation recovery systems. Case studies show how these solutions can significantly reduce energy bills and carbon emissions while providing quick returns on investment.
IRJET- Water Desalination using Renewable Energy SourceIRJET Journal
The document describes a proposed prototype for desalinating sea water using renewable energy. The system uses solar energy to heat sea water in an airtight metal tank via a heater coil. The heated water is converted to vapor which is then cooled and condensed to obtain purified water. A temperature control system with a microcontroller and sensors protects against overheating. The energy requirements are met by solar PV modules charging batteries. The system aims to provide a simple, low-cost way to obtain clean water from sea water using renewable energy for various applications like drinking, bathing, irrigation etc.
Building Intelligence Quotient 2.0 provides a development update on intelligent, or smart, buildings. Intelligent buildings integrate building systems, communications, and controls to provide flexible, effective, comfortable, and secure environments for owners, operators, and occupants. As smart grids require smart buildings with distributed energy resources and demand response networks, building and utility costs are rising, making energy efficiency more important. The document analyzes electricity consumption trends and opportunities at a university, finding lighting and HVAC make up most usage, but efficiency potential is limited due to already low consumption.
The document describes the elka 700 Energy Gateway Thermostat, which controls a home's HVAC system and displays energy consumption. It provides a total home energy management solution with features like 7-day scheduling, remote control and monitoring of energy usage. The thermostat allows users to manage their HVAC system, create comfort zones, and save energy through efficient programming and temperature settings.
The Energy Smart Unit connects to your breaker box at home or at the office and reuses wasted electricity to save you money on your electric bill!
You can also qualify for a $1,500 tax credit for installing a green item in your home or business
ECO Energy provides energy saving solutions that can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs in areas like lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration. Their solutions include real-time energy monitoring and LED lighting retrofits customized for each client. On average, their solutions reduce energy usage by 43% and pay for themselves within 3 years. Becoming an ECO Energy client involves installing energy monitors, analyzing usage data, approving recommended solutions, and financing options to fund the project with minimal upfront costs.
Smart buildings aim to reduce energy consumption and peak demand through advanced controls and monitoring occupancy. Technologies like smart meters, sensors, and automated systems allow more efficient operation based on presence and pricing signals. Case studies show potential for demand response through load shifting and peak shaving. However, measuring efficiency solely based on area or consumption can miss factors like occupation density and operating hours. Advanced metrics accounting for these issues may better indicate actual performance.
2012 Reenergize the Americas 1A: Reinhard PeterReenergize
This document discusses renewable energy solutions from Solarzentrum North America and presents information on their photovoltaic and solar thermal products and technologies. It highlights their hybrid PV-Therm module, which combines a solar photovoltaic panel and solar thermal collector into one unit to provide both electricity and heated water. The PV-Therm module has received certification from TUV Rheinland confirming it meets international safety and quality standards. Potential applications of the PV-Therm technology include water heating for pools, hotels, schools, and more.
This document discusses green energy choices and how they provide community benefits. It promotes converting to renewable energy sources by reducing energy consumption, reusing energy, and recycling energy. Specific products and services are introduced, such as smart energy management systems, LED lighting, solar PV modules, wind turbines, and ventilation recovery systems. Case studies show how these solutions can significantly reduce energy bills and carbon emissions while providing quick returns on investment.
IRJET- Water Desalination using Renewable Energy SourceIRJET Journal
The document describes a proposed prototype for desalinating sea water using renewable energy. The system uses solar energy to heat sea water in an airtight metal tank via a heater coil. The heated water is converted to vapor which is then cooled and condensed to obtain purified water. A temperature control system with a microcontroller and sensors protects against overheating. The energy requirements are met by solar PV modules charging batteries. The system aims to provide a simple, low-cost way to obtain clean water from sea water using renewable energy for various applications like drinking, bathing, irrigation etc.
Building Intelligence Quotient 2.0 provides a development update on intelligent, or smart, buildings. Intelligent buildings integrate building systems, communications, and controls to provide flexible, effective, comfortable, and secure environments for owners, operators, and occupants. As smart grids require smart buildings with distributed energy resources and demand response networks, building and utility costs are rising, making energy efficiency more important. The document analyzes electricity consumption trends and opportunities at a university, finding lighting and HVAC make up most usage, but efficiency potential is limited due to already low consumption.
The document describes the elka 700 Energy Gateway Thermostat, which controls a home's HVAC system and displays energy consumption. It provides a total home energy management solution with features like 7-day scheduling, remote control and monitoring of energy usage. The thermostat allows users to manage their HVAC system, create comfort zones, and save energy through efficient programming and temperature settings.
The Energy Smart Unit connects to your breaker box at home or at the office and reuses wasted electricity to save you money on your electric bill!
You can also qualify for a $1,500 tax credit for installing a green item in your home or business
ECO Energy provides energy saving solutions that can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs in areas like lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration. Their solutions include real-time energy monitoring and LED lighting retrofits customized for each client. On average, their solutions reduce energy usage by 43% and pay for themselves within 3 years. Becoming an ECO Energy client involves installing energy monitors, analyzing usage data, approving recommended solutions, and financing options to fund the project with minimal upfront costs.
This document provides information about ESCO Israel and its energy efficiency projects. It discusses Israel's growing energy costs and crisis. ESCO Israel implements energy efficiency projects in industrial, commercial, educational, and other sectors to reduce clients' energy consumption and costs. Projects include installing smart metering systems, upgrading lighting, and improving HVAC and other systems. ESCO Israel also provides electricity distribution and maintenance services. The document outlines several specific projects carried out by ESCO Israel and the energy savings achieved.
Wyndham Worldwide has partnered with Magnum Energy Solutions to implement energy efficient solutions as part of its Wyndham Green sustainability program. Magnum provides wireless, self-powered devices that reduce energy consumption through room occupancy detection and HVAC controls. The solutions have been proven in studies to significantly reduce energy usage and costs at hotels while advancing Wyndham's environmental goals.
Wyndham Worldwide has partnered with Magnum Energy Solutions to implement energy efficient solutions as part of its Wyndham Green sustainability program. Magnum provides wireless, self-powered devices that reduce energy consumption through room occupancy detection and HVAC controls. The solutions have been proven in studies to significantly reduce energy usage and costs at hotels while advancing Wyndham's environmental goals.
ועידת תעשיית העתיד: הרצאת אלעד שביב, מנכ"ל האיגוד הישראלי לאנרגיה חכמה "אנרגי...Tashtiot media
The document discusses Israel's transition to smart energy. It introduces the Israeli Smart Energy Consortium, a national association representing government, private sector, and non-profits working to develop smart energy solutions. The consortium aims to achieve economic growth through sustainable energy solutions. Several founding members are listed, along with examples of technologies being developed by members like Siemens, Mobix, Greenlet, and Joulex to implement smart grid, demand response, energy management, and microgrid solutions.
Green Constitutes provides renewable energy products and services including wind turbines, solar panels, energy management systems, and energy auditing. Their wind turbines use counter-rotating blades to efficiently capture energy even at low wind speeds. They also offer vertical axis wind turbines suitable for urban areas. Green Constitutes assists with developing wind farms and provides long term technical and commercial management of wind plants. In addition to renewable products, their energy management systems and auditing services help customers optimize energy efficiency and reduce costs and emissions.
The village of Jühnde in Germany implemented a biogas plant fueled by liquid manure and crop silage to become energy self-sufficient and substitute fossil fuels for heat and electricity production. A wood chip boiler supplements the biogas plant during winter months. Biogas is converted to electricity and heat through a combined heat and power plant. Heat is distributed to 145 houses via a district heating grid. The project goal was to cover 100% of the village's electricity needs and nearly all heating demands through local biomass.
The document is a presentation overview from DJO Eco Limited about renewable energy solutions. It summarizes several products including a battery storage system, solar panels integrated into rooftops, an energy management system, a heat recovery system, hot water boilers, LED lighting, and electrical contracting services. The presentation provides details on the benefits and specifications of each product, such as reducing energy bills by up to 40% and increasing solar panel warranties.
This document discusses various topics related to energy conservation. It begins by defining energy conservation as decreasing the quantity of energy used through efficient energy use or reduced consumption. Individuals and organizations want to conserve energy to reduce costs and promote economic security.
It then discusses the necessity of energy conservation due to factors like increased energy costs, the impact of energy costs on product costs, available efficient technology options, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and overall environmental benefits.
The document also covers energy conservation efforts and policies in India, including the Energy Conservation Act of 2001, targets for capacity creation through efficiency, identified conservation potential, and the role of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Specific sectors like buildings, industries, and domestic use are examined
This document provides an overview of small wind electric systems for residential use. It discusses how wind turbines work to convert wind energy into electrical power and the basic components of a small wind system, including the rotor, generator, tower, and other balance of system parts like controllers, batteries, and inverters. The document provides guidance on determining the appropriate size of a wind turbine for a home based on annual energy needs and average wind speeds. It also covers other considerations like zoning restrictions, noise levels, and whether to use a grid-connected or off-grid system.
Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Bio DiversityZolt Energy
This document discusses renewable energy and biodiversity. It provides an overview of EfficientCarbon, a company that offers carbon management, sustainability strategy, and solar energy advisory services. It then discusses India's energy scenario and the contributions of different energy types. It outlines various renewable energy sources like hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, and solar power. It describes how these technologies work and provides assessments of their advantages and disadvantages. Examples of renewable energy projects and companies around the world are also mentioned. The document concludes by discussing the importance of energy efficiency and simple individual actions people can take to help address sustainability issues.
This document discusses integrating energy efficiency and renewable electricity. It describes how increased energy efficiency can enable higher levels of renewable energy generation on the electric grid. Specifically, it provides examples from NREL's Research Support Facility (RSF) which uses 50% less energy through efficiency despite a 60% increase in building size. The RSF collects real-time building performance data and serves as a prototype for ultra-efficient commercial buildings. The document also describes NREL's planned Energy Systems Integration Facility which will test integrated energy systems combining efficiency, generation, storage and distribution technologies.
10 Feb 10 - Cheltenham Business Advice Open Day - Energy efficiency
A seminar looking at how small businesses can reduce energy costs by at least 10% through simple low and no-cost actions.
Speaker: Jon Bird
Disruptive Innovation in Cleantech - Steve Jurvetson - Draper Fisher Jurvetso...Burton Lee
Disruptive innovation in cleantech is accelerating technological change. Exponential improvements in computing power, data storage, networking and other technologies are enabling disruption across trillion dollar markets like energy and transportation. This interdisciplinary renaissance is a perpetual driver of disruption, creating a virtuous cycle of opportunity for entrepreneurs to build new companies. Disruptions will continue lowering costs and improving performance of clean technologies like solar, batteries, LED lighting, and electric vehicles. Examples discussed include more efficient data centers and smart grids, molecular manufacturing, synthetic biology, and gene sequencing.
Hybrid energy system ,ge edison challenege 2009Chandan Kumar
The document proposes a Hybrid Energy System (HES) to provide clean and economic energy to rural villages in India that currently have limited or unreliable electricity access. [1] The HES combines local renewable resources like biomass and solar with a small diesel generator. [2] It was designed for a village in Bihar with 500 houses and aims to make maximum use of cheap and available biomass while minimizing diesel use. [3] The technical feasibility and potential positive impacts on health, education, income and the environment are discussed.
This document summarizes a GHG emissions assessment for Viva Tierra's office in Sedro Woolley, Washington. Transportation emissions from employee commuting and business travel were the largest source at 21,867 lbs of CO2. Purchased electricity was the second largest at 10,212 lbs. Other sources included water use at 192 lbs and utilities. Suggestions are made to further reduce emissions from HVAC, appliances, lighting, and encourage carpooling or offsets. The overall assessment finds Viva Tierra has made good progress in reducing emissions through solar panels and efficiency measures.
Micro-grids supply energy to rural areas using multiple distributed energy sources and manage supply and demand complexities. They include renewable sources like solar PV, biomass and waste heat recovery. Micro-grids have lower transmission losses than large-scale generation. They reduce grid upgrades needed by lowering transmission loads. Components include distributed generation sources, communication controls, and energy storage like batteries. Flow batteries are well-suited for bulk storage applications due to their longevity and lesser maintenance requirements. Lithium-ion batteries are applicable when precision and system dependence is high.
IRJET- Desalination of Sea Water using Solar EnergyIRJET Journal
This document discusses using solar energy to desalinate sea water. It describes two types of solar desalination systems - direct and indirect. Direct systems combine solar energy collection and desalination in one process, like solar distillation using a solar still. Indirect systems have two subsystems, one for solar collection (using solar collectors or photovoltaics) and one for desalination (any conventional process). The document then discusses a project that uses an Arduino, sensors, and induction heating powered by solar panels to distill sea water through evaporation and condensation. It concludes some combinations of renewable energy and desalination technologies like thermal collectors with evaporation processes show promise.
EsselWorld is a 64-acre theme park in Mumbai, India established in 1986. The document discusses energy efficiency programs implemented at EsselWorld which reduced annual electricity consumption from 28,647 KW to 6,138 KW in Solution A, saving 22,508 KW annually and reducing electricity bills from INR 3,43,768 to INR 57,335 annually, saving INR 2,86,433. Solution B reduced annual electricity consumption from 28,647 KW to 4,778 KW, saving 23,869 KW annually and reducing electricity bills from INR 37,24,15 to INR 79,803 annually, saving INR 29,26,12.
Ecosunwind produces mobile solar power systems that provide clean, renewable electricity for commercial and emergency uses as an alternative to diesel generators. Their solar generators are towable trailers equipped with solar panels, batteries, and inverters to convert solar power into AC electricity for powering devices. The systems are self-contained, portable, quiet and zero-emissions, making them well-suited for remote locations and disaster relief. Applications include construction sites, farms, events, and military bases seeking to reduce fuel costs and environmental impact.
Farm Power Northwest LLC creates renewable energy projects using anaerobic digesters to process dairy manure and food waste from local farms into biogas, which is used to generate electricity and heat. The company's model helps small and medium dairy farms reduce costs and emissions by providing a renewable energy source and recycling nutrients. The first project went online in 2009 and has since produced over 3 million kWh of electricity while eliminating thousands of tons of greenhouse gases.
The document discusses using Distribution System Simulator (DSSim) software to analyze smart residential energy management. It describes creating a model of a house in DSSim, including classifying energy sources (solar panels, electric car) and consuming equipment (appliances, heating). Various scenarios are tested, such as scheduling appliance use to match solar energy production. Analyses are conducted for different tariffs and energy storage options. Further tests could optimize energy distribution from solar panels over multiple months and add a summer scenario. The document provides an overview of using DSSim to simulate and optimize local energy distribution in a smart home system.
Michigan Energy Forum - September 12, 2013 - Energy Management TechnologiesAnnArborSPARK
The Michigan Energy Forum will explore new developments in Residential Energy Management, exploring the recent explosion of commercially available technologies and firms offering them to consumers. While commercial energy management is a multi-billion dollar industry, residential energy management has lagged far behind. Three years ago, the few consumers who were interested in residential energy management had to buy hundreds of dollars worth of home automation controls from niche online retailers unless they were lucky enough to participate in pilot programs offered by electrical utility companies testing "smart home" and "demand response" programs. Today, television commercials invite consumers to lease the devices they need to control smart lights, plugs, thermostats and appliances including washers, dryers, thermostats, and water heaters, all for a flat monthly fee from firms such Cable TV giant Comcast, home security giant ADT, and new home automation firms such as Vivint. The MEF will explore these and other technologies that are now, or may soon be, commercially available to help manage and reduce, residential energy consumption.
Moderator:
Scott Phillips
Director, Inovo Group
Panelists:
Glynne Townsend
CEO, Spider 9
Tom Catania
Executive-in-Residence, Erb Institute
This document provides information about ESCO Israel and its energy efficiency projects. It discusses Israel's growing energy costs and crisis. ESCO Israel implements energy efficiency projects in industrial, commercial, educational, and other sectors to reduce clients' energy consumption and costs. Projects include installing smart metering systems, upgrading lighting, and improving HVAC and other systems. ESCO Israel also provides electricity distribution and maintenance services. The document outlines several specific projects carried out by ESCO Israel and the energy savings achieved.
Wyndham Worldwide has partnered with Magnum Energy Solutions to implement energy efficient solutions as part of its Wyndham Green sustainability program. Magnum provides wireless, self-powered devices that reduce energy consumption through room occupancy detection and HVAC controls. The solutions have been proven in studies to significantly reduce energy usage and costs at hotels while advancing Wyndham's environmental goals.
Wyndham Worldwide has partnered with Magnum Energy Solutions to implement energy efficient solutions as part of its Wyndham Green sustainability program. Magnum provides wireless, self-powered devices that reduce energy consumption through room occupancy detection and HVAC controls. The solutions have been proven in studies to significantly reduce energy usage and costs at hotels while advancing Wyndham's environmental goals.
ועידת תעשיית העתיד: הרצאת אלעד שביב, מנכ"ל האיגוד הישראלי לאנרגיה חכמה "אנרגי...Tashtiot media
The document discusses Israel's transition to smart energy. It introduces the Israeli Smart Energy Consortium, a national association representing government, private sector, and non-profits working to develop smart energy solutions. The consortium aims to achieve economic growth through sustainable energy solutions. Several founding members are listed, along with examples of technologies being developed by members like Siemens, Mobix, Greenlet, and Joulex to implement smart grid, demand response, energy management, and microgrid solutions.
Green Constitutes provides renewable energy products and services including wind turbines, solar panels, energy management systems, and energy auditing. Their wind turbines use counter-rotating blades to efficiently capture energy even at low wind speeds. They also offer vertical axis wind turbines suitable for urban areas. Green Constitutes assists with developing wind farms and provides long term technical and commercial management of wind plants. In addition to renewable products, their energy management systems and auditing services help customers optimize energy efficiency and reduce costs and emissions.
The village of Jühnde in Germany implemented a biogas plant fueled by liquid manure and crop silage to become energy self-sufficient and substitute fossil fuels for heat and electricity production. A wood chip boiler supplements the biogas plant during winter months. Biogas is converted to electricity and heat through a combined heat and power plant. Heat is distributed to 145 houses via a district heating grid. The project goal was to cover 100% of the village's electricity needs and nearly all heating demands through local biomass.
The document is a presentation overview from DJO Eco Limited about renewable energy solutions. It summarizes several products including a battery storage system, solar panels integrated into rooftops, an energy management system, a heat recovery system, hot water boilers, LED lighting, and electrical contracting services. The presentation provides details on the benefits and specifications of each product, such as reducing energy bills by up to 40% and increasing solar panel warranties.
This document discusses various topics related to energy conservation. It begins by defining energy conservation as decreasing the quantity of energy used through efficient energy use or reduced consumption. Individuals and organizations want to conserve energy to reduce costs and promote economic security.
It then discusses the necessity of energy conservation due to factors like increased energy costs, the impact of energy costs on product costs, available efficient technology options, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and overall environmental benefits.
The document also covers energy conservation efforts and policies in India, including the Energy Conservation Act of 2001, targets for capacity creation through efficiency, identified conservation potential, and the role of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Specific sectors like buildings, industries, and domestic use are examined
This document provides an overview of small wind electric systems for residential use. It discusses how wind turbines work to convert wind energy into electrical power and the basic components of a small wind system, including the rotor, generator, tower, and other balance of system parts like controllers, batteries, and inverters. The document provides guidance on determining the appropriate size of a wind turbine for a home based on annual energy needs and average wind speeds. It also covers other considerations like zoning restrictions, noise levels, and whether to use a grid-connected or off-grid system.
Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Bio DiversityZolt Energy
This document discusses renewable energy and biodiversity. It provides an overview of EfficientCarbon, a company that offers carbon management, sustainability strategy, and solar energy advisory services. It then discusses India's energy scenario and the contributions of different energy types. It outlines various renewable energy sources like hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, and solar power. It describes how these technologies work and provides assessments of their advantages and disadvantages. Examples of renewable energy projects and companies around the world are also mentioned. The document concludes by discussing the importance of energy efficiency and simple individual actions people can take to help address sustainability issues.
This document discusses integrating energy efficiency and renewable electricity. It describes how increased energy efficiency can enable higher levels of renewable energy generation on the electric grid. Specifically, it provides examples from NREL's Research Support Facility (RSF) which uses 50% less energy through efficiency despite a 60% increase in building size. The RSF collects real-time building performance data and serves as a prototype for ultra-efficient commercial buildings. The document also describes NREL's planned Energy Systems Integration Facility which will test integrated energy systems combining efficiency, generation, storage and distribution technologies.
10 Feb 10 - Cheltenham Business Advice Open Day - Energy efficiency
A seminar looking at how small businesses can reduce energy costs by at least 10% through simple low and no-cost actions.
Speaker: Jon Bird
Disruptive Innovation in Cleantech - Steve Jurvetson - Draper Fisher Jurvetso...Burton Lee
Disruptive innovation in cleantech is accelerating technological change. Exponential improvements in computing power, data storage, networking and other technologies are enabling disruption across trillion dollar markets like energy and transportation. This interdisciplinary renaissance is a perpetual driver of disruption, creating a virtuous cycle of opportunity for entrepreneurs to build new companies. Disruptions will continue lowering costs and improving performance of clean technologies like solar, batteries, LED lighting, and electric vehicles. Examples discussed include more efficient data centers and smart grids, molecular manufacturing, synthetic biology, and gene sequencing.
Hybrid energy system ,ge edison challenege 2009Chandan Kumar
The document proposes a Hybrid Energy System (HES) to provide clean and economic energy to rural villages in India that currently have limited or unreliable electricity access. [1] The HES combines local renewable resources like biomass and solar with a small diesel generator. [2] It was designed for a village in Bihar with 500 houses and aims to make maximum use of cheap and available biomass while minimizing diesel use. [3] The technical feasibility and potential positive impacts on health, education, income and the environment are discussed.
This document summarizes a GHG emissions assessment for Viva Tierra's office in Sedro Woolley, Washington. Transportation emissions from employee commuting and business travel were the largest source at 21,867 lbs of CO2. Purchased electricity was the second largest at 10,212 lbs. Other sources included water use at 192 lbs and utilities. Suggestions are made to further reduce emissions from HVAC, appliances, lighting, and encourage carpooling or offsets. The overall assessment finds Viva Tierra has made good progress in reducing emissions through solar panels and efficiency measures.
Micro-grids supply energy to rural areas using multiple distributed energy sources and manage supply and demand complexities. They include renewable sources like solar PV, biomass and waste heat recovery. Micro-grids have lower transmission losses than large-scale generation. They reduce grid upgrades needed by lowering transmission loads. Components include distributed generation sources, communication controls, and energy storage like batteries. Flow batteries are well-suited for bulk storage applications due to their longevity and lesser maintenance requirements. Lithium-ion batteries are applicable when precision and system dependence is high.
IRJET- Desalination of Sea Water using Solar EnergyIRJET Journal
This document discusses using solar energy to desalinate sea water. It describes two types of solar desalination systems - direct and indirect. Direct systems combine solar energy collection and desalination in one process, like solar distillation using a solar still. Indirect systems have two subsystems, one for solar collection (using solar collectors or photovoltaics) and one for desalination (any conventional process). The document then discusses a project that uses an Arduino, sensors, and induction heating powered by solar panels to distill sea water through evaporation and condensation. It concludes some combinations of renewable energy and desalination technologies like thermal collectors with evaporation processes show promise.
EsselWorld is a 64-acre theme park in Mumbai, India established in 1986. The document discusses energy efficiency programs implemented at EsselWorld which reduced annual electricity consumption from 28,647 KW to 6,138 KW in Solution A, saving 22,508 KW annually and reducing electricity bills from INR 3,43,768 to INR 57,335 annually, saving INR 2,86,433. Solution B reduced annual electricity consumption from 28,647 KW to 4,778 KW, saving 23,869 KW annually and reducing electricity bills from INR 37,24,15 to INR 79,803 annually, saving INR 29,26,12.
Ecosunwind produces mobile solar power systems that provide clean, renewable electricity for commercial and emergency uses as an alternative to diesel generators. Their solar generators are towable trailers equipped with solar panels, batteries, and inverters to convert solar power into AC electricity for powering devices. The systems are self-contained, portable, quiet and zero-emissions, making them well-suited for remote locations and disaster relief. Applications include construction sites, farms, events, and military bases seeking to reduce fuel costs and environmental impact.
Farm Power Northwest LLC creates renewable energy projects using anaerobic digesters to process dairy manure and food waste from local farms into biogas, which is used to generate electricity and heat. The company's model helps small and medium dairy farms reduce costs and emissions by providing a renewable energy source and recycling nutrients. The first project went online in 2009 and has since produced over 3 million kWh of electricity while eliminating thousands of tons of greenhouse gases.
The document discusses using Distribution System Simulator (DSSim) software to analyze smart residential energy management. It describes creating a model of a house in DSSim, including classifying energy sources (solar panels, electric car) and consuming equipment (appliances, heating). Various scenarios are tested, such as scheduling appliance use to match solar energy production. Analyses are conducted for different tariffs and energy storage options. Further tests could optimize energy distribution from solar panels over multiple months and add a summer scenario. The document provides an overview of using DSSim to simulate and optimize local energy distribution in a smart home system.
Michigan Energy Forum - September 12, 2013 - Energy Management TechnologiesAnnArborSPARK
The Michigan Energy Forum will explore new developments in Residential Energy Management, exploring the recent explosion of commercially available technologies and firms offering them to consumers. While commercial energy management is a multi-billion dollar industry, residential energy management has lagged far behind. Three years ago, the few consumers who were interested in residential energy management had to buy hundreds of dollars worth of home automation controls from niche online retailers unless they were lucky enough to participate in pilot programs offered by electrical utility companies testing "smart home" and "demand response" programs. Today, television commercials invite consumers to lease the devices they need to control smart lights, plugs, thermostats and appliances including washers, dryers, thermostats, and water heaters, all for a flat monthly fee from firms such Cable TV giant Comcast, home security giant ADT, and new home automation firms such as Vivint. The MEF will explore these and other technologies that are now, or may soon be, commercially available to help manage and reduce, residential energy consumption.
Moderator:
Scott Phillips
Director, Inovo Group
Panelists:
Glynne Townsend
CEO, Spider 9
Tom Catania
Executive-in-Residence, Erb Institute
Transforming the Electricity System to Meet Future Demand and Reduce Greenhou...Gruene-it.org
Most of the world’s electricity delivery system or “grid” was built when energy was relatively inexpensive. While minor upgrades have been made to meet increasing demand, the grid still operates the way it did almost 100 years ago—energy flows over the grid from central power plants to consumers, and reliability is ensured by maintaining excess capacity.
This document discusses microgrids, which combine distributed energy generators like solar panels, wind turbines, and hydro plants. It describes the basic architecture of microgrids, including main substations, smart meters, storage batteries, and distributed generators. Microgrids help improve system efficiency and reliability by allowing generation and loads to operate as a subsystem. The document provides examples of existing microgrid ventures in India, some of which are operational while others are still in development. It analyzes the benefits of microgrids for providing backup power and reducing emissions from conventional generation technologies.
When a consumer has easy-to-access information about their energy use, they have the power to change their consumption patterns. Having real-time energy consumption data can potentially save you 10-35% . Come learn how the smart grid and smart meters will impact residential consumers' electricity rates and how a home energy monitoring system can assist you in being more energy efficient.
The document provides details of a proposed solar photovoltaic project for a home in Seattle, WA. It includes an assessment of the home, proposed upgrades to increase energy efficiency, an analysis of the home's solar potential, and a proposed solar system design. The system would include 8 solar panels, an inverter, batteries, and other components for a total cost of $16,280. The system is estimated to generate 1.48 kW of power, offsetting the home's electricity usage and allowing it to sell excess power back to the utility grid. Additional paperwork and permitting would be required to comply with local regulations.
This document provides an overview of electrical metering and monitoring systems. It discusses the importance of metering, what meters measure (energy usage, power demand, power quality issues), and where to install meters (incoming utility service, load equipment, alternative energy sources). It also provides examples of metering solutions, products, and how to understand the data collected by meters. The key information is that meters measure energy usage and power demand, help optimize energy usage, and provide data to understand electrical loads and power quality issues.
GC-International offers energy saving solutions to address South Africa's problems with insufficient and expensive energy. They provide products like power optimizers, geyser profilers, air conditioner profilers, and power conditioners that save customers money on their electricity bills. Their solutions are tailored for domestic, small business, large business, and industrial customers.
The document discusses a gearless magnetic wind/solar powered turbine storage system called GMAG-WINDSOPTSS. It aims to design a prototype turbine that uses wind and solar power to charge batteries and power a home electrical grid as an emergency backup system. The turbine would use a spiral axis design based on an existing model, with magnetic levitation to eliminate bearings. It would include solar panels, batteries, inverters, converters and controls. Performance is analyzed for Huntsville, AL wind speeds which average around 15 mph and are sufficient to operate a small turbine. The project is broken into phases with milestones to complete design, testing, and implementation.
The Importance of Energy Storage in Securing the Supply and Maximising Renewa...EMEX
Concerns over the stability of the grid’s supply continue to rise as we move towards a decarbonised future under increasing Governmental pressures and ambitious targets. This includes a magnified importance on renewable generation, which is variable in nature and is being connected to the UK’s energy mix at a quickening pace.
The session provides information on the benefits of energy storage technology and the practical applications for businesses of all sizes as the UK heads towards a decarbonised and sustainable future.
Professor Isam Shahrour Summer Course « Smart and Sustainable City » Chapter...Isam Shahrour
This lecture presents the Smart Electrical Grid Concept. It includes a presentation of the electrical distribution system, the Electrical Smart Grid and the implementation of this concept in the SunRise demonstrator “Smart and Sustainable City - Lille1 Campus – France”
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Smart Domestic Appliances Provide Flexibility for Sustainable Energy Systems
1. Smart Domestic
Appliances Provide
Flexibility for
Sustainable Energy
Systems
Leonardo Webinar Christof Timpe
21 August 2009 Öko-Institut
The sole responsibility for the content of this presentation lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Communities. The European
Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
2. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Partners in the Project
“Smart Domestic Appliances
in Sustainable Energy Systems (Smart-A)”
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3. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Overview
• The Smart Appliances Vision
• Demand Response Options by Smart Appliances
• Consumer Acceptance of Smart Appliances
• Model Results
– Benefits provided by Demand Response Devices
– Cost of Smart Appliances
– Comparison of Cost and Benefits
• A Snapshot on the Actors Involved
and Incentives Required
• Conclusions
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5. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Examples Illustrating the Smart-A Vision
• The freezer receives a signal from the local
Automatic
electricity network operator that a load peak is
smart operation
expected around noon, and therefore it stores
cold in the morning to avoid operation during
peak time.
• The user switches on the dishwasher in the Low-level
morning and leaves for work. The appliance consumer interaction
optimises the timing of its operation based on
heat supply from the solar heat system.
• The washing machine checks the weather
Complex
forecast from the Internet and signals to the
consumer interaction
user that a sunny day allows for the use of a
programme with higher temperatures.
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6. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Appliance Load of a Generic European Household
900
Water Heater
800
Air Conditioner
700
Power demand (W)
Oven and Stove
600 Tumble Dryer
500 Washing Machine
400 Circul. Pump
300 Dishwasher
200 Refrigerator
100 Freezer
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Time of day (hours)
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7. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Demand Response Options for Appliances
Smart Timing of Appliances Cycles
Washing Machine, Dryer: Typical <3 hrs.; Maximum 9 hrs.
Dishwasher: Typical <6 hrs.; Maximum >12 hrs.
Refrigerator, Freezer: n/a
Other Appliances: Typical <15 mins. … 1 hr.
Interruptions of the Appliance Cycle
Washing Machine: Typical <10 mins.
Dryer: Typical <30 mins.
Dishwasher: Typical <10 mins.
Refrigerator, Freezer: Typical <15 mins.
Other Appliances: Typical <15 mins.
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9. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Applications of Demand Response –
Requirements of Sustainable Energy Systems
The key challenge
of the future:
Balancing out
variable wind
Source: Abaravicius & Pyrko, 2006
(& solar)
generation.
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10. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Determining the Economic Benefits of Smart
Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Step 1:
Value of Demand Response Devices
for Balancing Wind Generation
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11. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Sample View on a Model Run
16000
15000
14000
13000
12000
MW
11000
10000
9000
8000
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48
hour
Pd_original Pd_dsm
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12. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Model A: Value of Generic 1kW DSM Device
Effects of introducing DR into 100
All cases assume a
system balancing in energy 90 30% wind share in
systems with high shares of wind: 80
installed generation
& moderate CO2 cost
– Reduced requirement for 70
“spinning reserve” from part-
60
EUR/kW/year
loaded fossil fuel plants
– Reduced necessity to shut 50
down wind plants in order to 40
ensure system stability 30
Both effects result in: 20
– Reduced use of fossil fuel 10
– Reduced CO2 emissions 0
Low Flexibility Medium Flexibility High Flexibility
The figure shows the annual Generation Generation Generation
(DE, FR, PL ..) (ES, IT, PT ..) (Nordic, AT, CH, ..)
value per kW of DR load.
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13. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Model A: Application to EU29 Countries
104 130 100 2010, moderate energy prices,
100
CO2 cost included
2025, moderate energy prices,
90 CO2 cost included
2025, high energy prices,
CO2 cost included
80
70
EUR/kW DSM
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK
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14. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Model B: Value of Selected Appliances
18
Low flexibility generation
The value of individual appliances 16
system with 30% wind
share at moderate
is driven by: energy and CO2 prices.
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– The degree of flexibility
offered (duration of the 12
EUR/appliance/year
load shift) 10
– The volume of energy shifted
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per appliance
6
The figure shows the annual
4
value of three selected appliances
used for DR. 2
0
Washing Machine Dishwasher Washer+Drier
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15. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Determining the Economic Benefits of Smart
Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Step 2:
Cost of Enabling Smart Appliances
as Demand Response Devices
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16. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Cost for Providing DR by Appliances
The following cost items are relevant
• Additional production cost for the Smart Appliance
– Significant reductions expected through mass production
• Investments in an in-house communication hub
– In the future, this function can be taken over by any WLAN system.
• Cost for additional electricity consumption of Smart Appliances
– Expected average value: 1 W extra for SA “ready to operate”.
Smart Meters are not really required for Smart Appliances operation,
Also, Smart Meters can provide other services to consumers as well.
No extra cost have been taken into account here.
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17. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Determining the Economic Benefits of Smart
Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Step 3:
Comparison of Cost and Benefits
of Smart Appliances
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18. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Comparison of Cost and Benefits
104 130 100 2010, moderate energy prices,
100
CO2 cost included
2025, moderate energy prices,
90 CO2 cost included
2025, high energy prices,
CO2 cost included
80
70
EUR/kW DSM
60
50
40
30
Expected
range of
20
costs
(2025)
10
0
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK
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19. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
A Few Words of Caution
• Models A and B only looked at benefits of Smart Appliances used
for balancing wind power.
– Additional benefits can be gained by other applications,
e.g. managing local or regional network congestions.
• The analysis is based on a number of rough assumptions.
– Du to these uncertainties, the results should be regarded as
rough estimates rather than precise results.
• The analysis is performed on a country-by country basis.
– To the extent that balancing markets in the EU become better
connected, differences will be reduced.
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20. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
A Snapshot on the Actors Involved
Appliances Other Balancing Wind Other kWh
Manufacturers Power Providers Generators Generators
Smart Appl.
Appliances Aggregator
Retailers
„Smart“ System Power
Household Balancing Market
DSOs
Retailer of
Other „Smart“
Energy Household
Consumers
Other
Retailers
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21. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
A Snapshot on the Actors Involved
Appliances Other Balancing Wind Other kWh
Manufacturers Power Providers Generators Generators
Smart Appl.
Appliances Aggregator
Retailers
„Smart“ System Power
Household Balancing Market
DSOs
Retailer of Economic
„Smart“ Benefit
Other
Household Economic
Energy
Disadvantage
Consumers
Other Options for
Retailers Incentives
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22. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Conclusions on Smart Appliances (SA)
• Domestic appliances offer a variety of load management options.
Technical constraints and consumer preferences define the limits.
• Consumers tend to accept SA if their daily routines are not changed and
comfort and safety are maintained.
• From a system perspective the value of SA is driven by the flexibility of
the conventional generation mix and the share of wind & solar energy.
• Typical values of SA for balancing wind generation are moderate. Not all
EU countries seem to offer viable potentials for SA.
• SA can have significant value, when contributing to congestion relieve
and reducing congestion costs.
• Incentive mechanisms are needed to give the right signals to the actors
involved in Demand Response through SA.
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23. Smart Domestic Appliances in Sustainable Energy Systems
Many Thanks for Your Attention!
Christof Timpe Project Website
Smart-A Project Coordinator http://www.smart-a.org
Oeko-Institut e.V. –
Institute for Applied Ecology
Freiburg - Darmstadt - Berlin
PO Box 50 02 40,
79028 Freiburg, Germany
Ph.: +49-761-452 95-25
c.timpe@oeko.de
http://www.oeko.de
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