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Renewable Energy Systems

The Choice and Modeling of 100% Renewable Solutions

By
  • Henrik Lund

In this practical guide, globally recognized renewable energy researcher and professor Henrik Lund describes the modeling and simulation techniques that can be utilised to ensure at the outset of any renewable energy project that the resources available will meet supply demands. A clear, comprehensive methodology is set forth for comparing different energy systems' abilities to integrate fluctuating and intermittent renewable energy sources. Dr. Lund offers a freely available accompanying software tool, EnergyPLAN, that automates and simplifies the calculations supporting such detailed comparative analysis. The book further presents concrete design examples derived from a dozen successfully implemented renewable energy systems around the globe. It makes recommendations on the first steps of large-scale integration, focusing on the more immediate issue of conversion, rather than storage technologies. The text also undertakes the socio-political realities governing the implementation of renewable energy systems. Dr. Lund makes clear that it is the work of professionals in the renewables field to raise awareness that alternatives DO exist and that it is indeed economically and technically viable to choose renewable energy systems. To aid readers in that task, the book presents key strategies on how to overcome the inherent lethargy of entrenched institutions that seek to reinforce the status quo when confronted with objectives implying the need for radical technological change. After all, knowing there IS a choice is half the battle.

Audience
Research scientists, engineers, project managers, policy makers, consultants and graduate students involved in Renewable Energy development and implementation.

Hardbound, 296 Pages

Published: September 2009

Imprint: Academic Press

ISBN: 978-0-12-375028-0

Contents

  • 1. Introduction
    1. Book Contents and Structure
    2. Definitions
    3. Renewable versus Sustainable

    2. Theory: Choice Awareness Theses
    1. Choice and Change
    2. Choice Perception and Elimination
    3. Raising Choice Awareness

    3. Methodology: Choice Awareness Strategies
    1. Technical Alternatives
    2. Economic Feasibility Studies
    3. Public Regulation
    4. Democratic Infrastructure
    5. Research Methodology

    4. Tool: The EnergyPLAN Energy System Analysis Model
    1. Overall Considerations
    2. The EnergyPLAN Model
    3. Reflections

    5. Analysis: Large-Scale Integration of Renewable Energy
    1. The Danish Reference Energy System
    2. Excess Electricity Diagrams
    3. Optimal Combinations of RES
    4. Flexible Energy Systems
    5. Different Energy Systems
    6. Grid Stability
    7. Local Energy Markets
    8. Integration of Transport
    9. Electric Vehicles and V2G
    10. Electricity Storage Options
    11. Conclusions

    6. Analysis: 100 Percent Renewable Energy Systems
    1. The Los Angeles Community College District Case
    2. The First Approach to Coherent Renewable Energy Systems
    3. The Danish Society of Engineers’ Energy Plan
    4. Reflections

    7. Empirical Examples: Choice Awareness Cases
    1. Case I: The Nordkraft Power Station (1982–1983)
    2. Case II: The Aalborg Heat Planning (1984–1987)
    3. Case III: The Evaluation of Biogas (1990–1992)
    4. Case IV: The Nordjyllandsværk (1991–1994)
    5. Case V: The Transmission Line Case (1992–1996)
    6. Case VI: European EIA procedures (1993–1997)
    7. Case VII: The German Lausitz Case (1993–1994)
    8. Case VIII: The Green Energy Plan (1996)
    9. Case IX: The Thai Power Station Case (1999)
    10. Case X: The Economic Council Case (2002–2003)
    11. Case XI: The North Carolina Case (2006–2007)
    12. Case XII: The IDA Energy Plan 2030 (2006–2007)
    13. Summary
    14. Conclusions

    8. Conclusions and Recommendations
    1. Conclusions
    2. Recommendations

     

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