Integrated renewable energy systems

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1995 · IEEE Power Engineering Review

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/MPER.1995.341912· OSTI ID:37089

Ramakumar, R ^[1]

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1. Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater, OK (United States)

Utilization of several manifestations of solar energy in tandem by means of integrated renewable energy systems (IRES) to supply a variety of energy and other needs has the potential to energize (in contrast to electrification) remote rural areas in a cost-effective manner. Such actions can dramatically improve the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people living in remote villages in the continents of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The environmentally benign nature of renewable resource utilization and the potability of exploiting locally available resources with the consequent growth of job opportunities are some of the many benefits that can accrue by the deployment of IRES. Even small amounts of energy can be very beneficial in remote rural areas of developing countries with no grid connection as compared to the massive urban sprawls in both developed and developing countries. A concerted global effort in this direction can build the much-needed market potential for renewables now, resulting in future cost reductions. Summaries of the three panel session presentations are assembled here for the readers of the IEEE Power Engineering Review: Designing an Integrated Renewable Energy System, by K. Ashenayi, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Africa-1000: Water in Thousands of Villages, by C. Kashkari Founder, Africa-1000, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio; Renewables in Mexico, by J. Gutierrez-Vera, Energia Del Siglo 21, Mexico D.F.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 37089
• Journal Information: IEEE Power Engineering Review, Journal Name: IEEE Power Engineering Review Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 15; ISSN 0272-1724; ISSN IPERDV
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

09 BIOMASS FUELS
13 HYDRO ENERGY
14 SOLAR ENERGY
17 WIND ENERGY
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
MEETINGS
REMOTE AREAS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
RURAL AREAS