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Conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol using solar energy
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Conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol or to any other value-added chemical using solar light (known as artificial photosynthesis) is of great importance from the point of view of energy crisis and global warming problem. This note discusses the

HOW TYPICAL IS SOLAR ENERGY? A 6 YEAR EVALUATION OF TYPICAL METEOROLOGICAL DATA (TMY3)
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Abstract The US solar industry makes bets on system performance using NREL s TMY3. TMY3 is a statistically generated 1-year dataset of typical meteorological elements, which is used to simulate solar power production. Industry uses TMY3 to

COMPUTING SOLAR ENERGY POTENTIAL OF URBAN AREAS USING AIRBORNE LIDAR AND ORTHOIMAGERY
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Abstract Alternative energy sources are a necessity, as is the ability to analyze them. Photovoltaic (PV) potential is commonly studied over large areas, yet implementation is often desired at a local scale. To support research and tools developed

PENETRATION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INTO NIGERIA S ENERGY SUPPLY MIX
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lies within a high sunshine belt and thus has enormous solar energy potentials.  Solar energy has always been used in its natural form for drying through the open-to- sun method.

LONG-TERM SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE USING AQUEOUS CALCIUM CHLORIDE
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The major impediment facing the extension of solar thermal systems to space heating is the mismatch of the space heating load and the availability of solar energy. Solar thermal collector arrays sized

SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE. BUILDING INTEGRATED PCM
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Some aspects of solar energy storage in active and passive heating and cooling systems are presented.  However, renewables can be used in an efficient way if storage is assured, as is especially important in the case of solar energy applications.

Interactive Theatre for Engaging Navajo Women and Students in Solar Energy
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Abstract Interactive theatre can be used as a powerful tool for involving communities in their own clean energy development. In the Navajo Nation, we are using theatre to work with Navajo women in developing a Women s Energy Project and to

COMPARISON OF METHODS FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE OF SOLAR ENERGY FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCTION
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Abstract An ammonia thermochemical energy storage cycle was simulated with TRNSYS and MATLAB. The collector was a parabolic dish with a receiver/dissociation reactor at the focal point. Major sources of loss in the receiver were due to convection and

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF SOLAR ENERGY IN SAUDI ARABIA
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Abstract Saudi Arabia has one of the highest direct normal irradiation (DNI) resources in the world. Saudi Arabia is planning for significant deployment for both photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) in order to harvest this high DNI

CONTROL OF SOLAR HEAT GAIN TO REDUCE THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF BUILDINGS IN IRAQ
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strikes a glass surface, part of it is reflected, part of it is absorbed within the glass, and the remainder is transmitted .The conservation of energy principle requires that the sum of the transmissivity (Ts), reflectivity (Rs), and absortivity (As) of the glass for solar energy, equal

SOLAR ENERGY EDUCATION: THE PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER S DEGREE INSOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERINGCOMMERCIALIZATION AT
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60  ABSTRACT Solar energy development is poised to take off, but are we educating the next generation of leaders who can understand the technical, policy, financial environmental, etc. issues surrounding solar energy? Arizona State University has created

AN END USER PERSPECTIVE ON THE COST OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY SYSTEMS INSTALLED BY COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
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60 PV system costs and performance: The cost and performance of photovoltaic panels and related components of the solar energy system.  One of the biggest incentives for installing solar energy systems in the US is the business energy credit described in IRC Sec.

AN INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM WITH SOLARBIOMASS CHP
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60 buildings. The software was originally developed by the University of Wisconsin s Solar Energy Lab (SEL) and has been commercially available since 1975 Since then this tool has been under continuous development. Some

WREF 2012: P50/P90 ANALYSIS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS USING THE SYSTEM ADVISOR MODEL
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60  To secure competitive financing for a solar energy generation project, the economic risk associated with interannual solar resource variability must be quantified. One way to quantify this risk is to calculate exceedance probabilities representing the amount

STUDY OF SOLAR ENERGY POTENTIAL IN AZERBAIJAN
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ABSTRACT Due to his geographical location, climate condition and economical infrastructure peculiarities Azerbaijan is the most perspective region for renewable and alternative energy sources application. Today exhaust fossil fuels exhaust

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Developing a hybrid solar/wind powered irrigation system for crops in the Great Plains
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ABSTRACT Some small scale irrigation systems powered by wind or solar do not require subsidies, but this paper discusses ways to achieve an economical renewable energy powered center pivot irrigation system for crops in the Great Plains. By adding a

Solar Powered Smart Irrigation System
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Abstract Cost effective solar power can be the answer for all our energy needs. Solar powered smart irrigation systems are the answer to the Indian farmer. This system consists of solar powered water pump along with an automatic water flow control using a moisture

Solar Powered Automated Irrigation System
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ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper isto explain the design of an ATmega16 microcontroller based Automated Irrigation System, thatsenses moisture requirements in a field and performs irrigation automatically. The system is programmed to handle multiple fields by

Autonomous Solar Powered Irrigation System
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ABSTRACT In this study gives information related to OFF grid application system, which is independent of supply from the grid. The source to generate electricity through renewable resources, we prefer sunlight as the main source. The objective is to supply water for the

SOLAR POWERED AUTO IRRIGATION SYSTEM
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ABSTRACT In today's world, both water and electricity are costly and scarce in supply. The proposed model of solar powered AIS (Auto Irrigation System) is an error free, highly protected, environment friendly, environment synchronized, and cost effective. Using

Development of Solar Powered Irrigation System
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Abstract. Development of a solar powered irrigation system has been discussed in this paper. This system would be SCADA-based and quite useful in areas where there is plenty of sunshine but insufficient water to carry out farming activities, such as rubber plantation,

Reliability Assessment of a Solar-powered Center Pivot Irrigation System
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ABSTRACT Photovoltaic (PV) technology, used for generating power from solar, has a great potential for adoption in irrigated agriculture since both the energy production and requirement (load demand) strongly depends upon solar radiation. However, a reliable

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PIC based solar charging controller for battery
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Abstract: Solar resource is unlimited the government is trying to implement the use of Solar panels as an energy source in rural and sub urban areas for lighting the street lights, but the battery used to store the power gets affected due to overchargedischarges. This paper

New spacecraft-charging solar array failure mechanism
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Abstract Although arcing due to spacecraft charging has been known for some twenty years, and mitigation strategies have been used to prevent it, it is now known that initial ares can lead to potentially catastrophic continuous arcs between adjacent solar cells or electrical

Electronic control circuit for solar battery charging
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Abstract. An electronic circuit is designed, built and tested. The circuit acts as a control circuit to regulate the process of photovoltaic solar panel battery charging process. The circuit is cheep and can be easily constructed from discrete electronic components. The circuit

Experimental solar-based charging station for electric vehicles
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Threshold measurement of secondary arc on solar arrays for Japanese spacecraftcharging guideline
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ABSTRACT: In this paper, we report about the test results on coupons made for Working Group 1 (WG1), which was established to make a Japanese guideline for spacecraft charging design. Laboratory tests were carried out with an external circuit simulating a

Portable Solar Charger with Controlled Charging Current for Mobile Phone Devices
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Abstract In this paper, we design, construct as well as test and analyze an electronic circuit that can be used as a solar portable charger for mobile phone devices using the solar energy as a source of electric power. A suitable small size solar cell panel is selected that

Interplanetary Radiation and Internal Charging Environment Models for Solar Sails
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Abstract A Solar Sail Radiation Environment (SSRE) model has been developed for defining charged particle environments over an energy range from 0.01 keV to 1 MeV for hydrogen ions, helium ions, and electrons. The SSRE model provides the free field charged particle

Green vs. Solar RoofEV Charging Station Feasibility Study
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Executive Summary This study of green technology for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) serves as a continuation to a previous study done by Masters Students at Cornell University. The previous study provided a general overview of a

Solar charging solution provides narrow-voltage DC/DC system bus for multicell-battery applications
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Solar-powered systems typically must operate from a very wide input-voltage range due to the large variations in a solar panel's output voltage. This wide operating range limits the system's ability to consume maximum power from the solar cell under all light conditions.

Design of Landmine Robot with Battery Swapping and Solar Charging Using MPPT Technique
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Abstract: This paper presents a battery swapping and solar charging robot system. A camera mounted on the robot provides visual information to help the user control the robot remotely through any user terminals with Internet connections. The robot sends visual information

ISES Solar Charging Station
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The Institute for Sustainable Energy Solutions (ISES) at NAU is a premier research division that works on renewable energy. ISES has in its possession multiple solar photovoltaic modules that can install on a structure and power small electronics such as cell phones

USE OF HYBRID STORAGE TO ENHANCE CHARGING PERFORMANCE OF STAND-ALONESOLAR PV SYSTEM
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Abstract A hybrid storage design using a lead-acid battery and a super-capacitor (SC) with a charging control system was proposed in the present study to enhance the charging performance of stand-alone solar PV system. Experimental setup for four solar systems (

Multifunctional Solar Charging Station for Electric Vehicles
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In today's world, fossil fuel is the main power source as it provides energy for automobiles, airplanes, and it is also used to produce electricity. However, fossil fuel cause environment problem by emitting C02 into atmosphere when producing energy, which eventually leads

Proposal of Integral Mounted Solar Charging and External Solar Charging Station for an Electric Rickshaw in Delhi
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Abstract The paper proposes an economic feasibility study of integral mounted solar charging and external solar charging station for an electric rickshaw which is an already developed and marketable product in metropolitan cities of India. The project reveal that

An Automatic and Efficient Solar Charging System
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Abstract: In the solar tracking and charging control system, to MCU AT89S52 core, the light sensors are used to find the maximum power point by combing the Space Vector Algorithm with Search Dynamically. In order to shorten the charging time, the system uses the

Control Strategy for Maximizing Power Conversion Efficiency and Effectiveness of Three PortSolar Charging Station for Electric Vehicles
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ABSTRACT Recent trends in the energy sector have provided opportunities in the research of alternative energy sources and optimization of systems that harness these energy sources. With the rising cost of fossil fuel and rising concern about detrimental effects that

The Solar Charging Backpack
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1 Abstract This project was to build a solar backpack, an idea suggested by my ASR teacher, Dr. Dann. The backpack would store energy from solar cells placed on its exterior, which could then be used to charge people's electronic devices, such as a cellphone or iPod. It's

Design and testing of prediction based battery charging technique for solar home system
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Solar Home Systems to protect batteries (from over charging and discharging) and to implement proper charging techniques (eg Pulse Width Modulation, Maximum Power Point Tracking etc.). Some Hybrid charge controllers have also been developed to incorporate

Sun Spotters Solar Charging Station
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2. Objectives: Appropriately determine a way in which to use CCAT's donated solar panels in order to: 1. Reduced burden of energy needs at HSU with renewable alternatives through a solar charging station. 2. Provide an accessible sustainable energy source to students,

Solar Charging Station
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Abstract Renewable energy has become increasingly important due to the dwindling sources of oil, coal, and natural gases. While only 16.7% of energy is being produced via renewable sources, this number continues to grow as recognition for a sustainable

RENEWABLE ENERGY: EFFECTIVE USE OF SOLAR ENERGY BY INTELLIGENT BATTERYCHARGING
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Abstract---This present scenario we are facing a large amount of power crisis in our country to counteract this problem we are going for renewable energy, even though we are generating a power from solar and wind now no technique has been developed for

Fpga Based Optimal Charging In a Solar Powered Robot
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Abstract: FPGA Robotics is commonly used in a VANTER Robotics and space. An efficient solar power FPGA Robotic designs contains low power consumption and improved batteries life. The advantage of a rover in which most of the supplied energy is reduced by a photo

Design and Modeling of Standalone Solar Photovoltaic Charging System
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ABSTRACT Standalone Photovoltaic (PV) system requires a proper battery charge controller. In this paper an efficient battery charge controller using Buck-Boost regulator with Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is presented. The voltage command is

Solar Powered Charging Station
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Abstract:A solar powered charging station is designed so that devices can be charged outdoors and in an environmentally friendly way. This system converts solar energy to electricity and stores it in a battery bank. A microcontroller prevents the batteries from

PREDICTED CHARGING AND DISCHARGING EFFECTIVENESS OF A LATENT HEAT ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM LINKED TO A SOLAR THERMAL
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ABSTRACT If solar thermal collector systems are employed for retrofit to the existing building stock, restrictions in available space mean that heat storage capacity is limited when a conventional sensible water heat store is used. The high latent heat of phase change

LOW-LIGHT SOLAR PANEL CHARGING SYSTEM
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SUMMARY: Tested and evaluated a general-purpose dc/dc converter as part of a low-light solar panel charging system. The design was considered for use in conjunction with electronic gear employed by the special operations forces of all military services. The

On-The-Run Charging Solar Vehicle
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Abstract:In this report, the construction and working of a solar vehicle with minimum complexity in charging the batteries is shown. The MATLAB simulation results of the electrical vehicle are explained through the input taken from the solar panels and the

Optimal Battery Charging In a Solar-Powered Robotic Vehicle Using Smart Host Microcontroller
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Abstract: Now a day, use of robots is more common in all thee field. Because of its accuracy and durability, it made even replace to the human beings. Since the robotics field is growing a peak, its power supplying unit is being a drawback to its reliability. The process of

Designing smart charge controller for the solar battery charging station (SBCS)
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ABSTRACT Solar panels-the vital element of this SBCS makes use of exhausted energy. Compared to all other energy solar energy is abundant and free that can be used to charge

Solar and Oscillatory Charging Interface
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Abstract Communication is an essential tool on today's technological battlefield. This communication is done via radio, and radios require power. In a combat environment, troops do not have readily accessible power sources and must carry extra batteries, increasing

ANALYSIS OF SURFACE CHARGING FOR A CANDIDATE SOLAR SAIL MISSION USING NASCAP-2K
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Abstract The characterization of the electromagnetic interaction for a solar sail in the solar wind environment and identification of viable charging mitigation strategies are critical solar sail mission design tasks. Spacecraft charging has important implications both for science

Optimal Charging System in Solar Powered Robotic Vehicle Using Smart Host Micro Controller
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Abstract: The Main aim of this project is to design a automatic solar tracker robot which is capable of tracking maximum light intensity. The robotic system in order to optimize the power by improving the utilization of solar power. The solar powered robotic vehicle

SOLAR ENERGY BASED GPS VIDEO TRANSMISSION AND MOBILE CHARGING SYSTEM
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Abstract In this modern era of Science and Technology, people do not have enough time to be constantly at one place to charge their Mobile Phones. Regardless of the location of the Communicating media need sudden charging without being interrupted. Currently a novel

FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS-FAST CHILLING SOLAR BASED REFRIGERATOR WITH DUAL MODE BATTERY CHARGING FOR PRESERVING MEDICINES
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ABSTRACT In the recent years, we all are facing electricity crisis. It's time to harness the renewable energy resources of the nature. Our project utilizes the solar energy to run a heating and cooling system. In this project we have fabricated a thermoelectric system

Solar Powered Optimal Battery Charging Scheme For Moving Robotic Vehicle
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Abstract:This paper focuses on the design and development of an optimization charging system for Li–Po batteries with the help of solar tracking panels. Therefore, the implementation of a complete energy management system applied to a robotic vehicle.

New solar cell charging system for green energy through the use of fuzzy logic design
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Due to the lack of energy source and the getting worse in environmental pollution, how to create and find a clean and never exhausted energy is becoming very important. The threat of energy shortage in the next few decades, for Taiwan as an example which is a small

DMSP Auroral Charging at Solar Cycle 24 Maximum
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Abstract It has been well established that polar orbiting satellites can experience mild to severe auroral charging levels (on the order of a few hundred volts to few kilovolts negative frame potentials) during solar minimum conditions

Design and Power Management of a Grid-Connected Dc Charging Station for Electric Vehicles Using Solar and Wind Power
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Abstract:This paper demonstrates an electric vehicle charging station that benefits from renewable energy source which have been popular due to their environment friendly energy production procedures. These issues increase the number of studies on hybrid renewable

Intelligent Power Management for Optimal Battery Charging in a Solar-Powered Mine sweeping Robotic Vehicle by means of Tracked Solar Panel
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Abstract:This paper focuses on the design and construction of an Intelligent Power Management for Optimal Battery Charging in a Solar-Powered Mine sweeping Robotic Vehicle by means of Tracked Solar Panel. Thus, the implementation of a complete energy

Modelling and Simulation of Solar Photovoltaic array for Battery charging Application using Matlab-Simulink
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Abstract This paper presents a model of solar photovoltaic array for charging a battery in Matlab/simulink. This model is used to extract the parameters of a solar module under continuous irradiation. An array of PV modules created and tested for continuous solar

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