Adaptive Electricity Access Planning
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Adaptive Electricity Access Planning
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Author : Stephen James Lee (S.M.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Adaptive Electricity Access Planning written by Stephen James Lee (S.M.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
About 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity and an additional 1 billion have unreliable access. The social ramifications of this problem are noteworthy because access to electric power has the potential to transform societies. While admirable efforts are underway, there is general consensus that progress is falling far short of what is needed to reach international electricity access goals. In light of such deficiencies, it is arguable that systems-level experimentation and innovation is required if we are to achieve universal electricity access in the next one to two decades. With the advancement of technology, new opportunities are emerging that can potentially change the game. Machine learning methods and detailed technoeconomic models for planning comprise one set of technologies that hold significant promise for accelerating access. This thesis builds upon recent work towards the development of more intelligent decision support systems for electrification planning. Progress towards automated and scalable software systems for the extraction of building footprints from satellite imagery are presented. In addition, a novel model for probabilistic data fusion and other machine learning methods are compared for electrification status estimation. Inference tools such as these allow for the cost-effective provision of granular data required by techno-economic models. We also acknowledge that the technologies we detail should not be developed in a vacuum. Given that electrification is a complex endeavor involving numerous social and technical factors, careful consideration must be given to human, policy, and regulatory concerns during the planning process. We notice how uncertainty abounds in these activities and propose "adaptive electricity access planning" as a new model-assisted framework for the explicit consideration of uncertainty in large-scale planning. This work aspires to provide valuable perspective on the importance of uncertainty in planning as these endeavors continue to evolve.
Electricity Planning In West Africa
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Author : Ogundiran Soumonni
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Electricity Planning In West Africa written by Ogundiran Soumonni and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Developing countries categories.
Africa's quest for economic development will require the increased availability and use of its abundant energy resources. Nevertheless, most of its rural population remains without access to modern energy services and urban residents typically only enjoy an intermittent supply of electricity. The dominant approach to energy planning in West Africa is top-down and centralized, emphasizing electricity generation from large dams or fossil-fueled plants and subsequent grid extension to reach more customers. However, an alternative and complementary paradigm is that of decentralized or Distributed Generation (DG), which stresses small-scale, on-site generation of power and offers a bottom-up approach to energy development. The goal of this dissertation project is to assess the various options for regional electrification and integration through a holistic analysis of the set of existing technologies and policies for deploying them. The main organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for regional electricity planning is the West African Power Pool (WAPP) and its primary policy document, the "Master Plan", addresses regional power supply shortage through centralized planning. Both the WAPP policy documents and the majority of the country-level planning documents are considered to be based on a traditional, empiricist, policy analysis that appears to provide value-neutral solutions and generalizations. In contrast, the analysis provided in this project situates itself within the post-positivistic, deliberative and more contextual approach to policy analysis in order to compare the centralized approach to generation with a distributed approach, which is currently marginal in the region. It uses the Adaptive Management (AM) framework for this analysis, particularly because of the way it deals with ecological resilience in the face of widespread uncertainty. The main policy issue that this project seeks to address is the need for an integrated energy-environment planning process, which is currently lacking in West Africa, so as to achieve long term sustainability. Adaptive management offers policy makers a holistic lens with which to view energy policy, but there are very few examples of institutions that have attempted to implement it in practice anywhere in the world. These instances, however, represent a valuable historical reference point for future policy research and management efforts that seek to explore this approach. In alignment with that objective, this dissertation first provides an overview of the concept of adaptive management in general, and its application to energy problems in particular. Secondly, the research project undertakes a policy analysis of the ECOWAS strategy for electrification, based on a stakeholder analysis, a review of life cycle assessments of existing energy technologies, the expected outcomes of the electricity sector, and a set of traditional criteria for evaluating public policies. In order to further examine the question of electricity access, it carries out a quantitative analysis of the electricity demand and supply in the region. It uses a modeling approach that is based on the logic of AM to determine whether or not the energy requirements for broad based electrification can be met through distributed renewable power, which is currently a negligible component of the generation resource portfolio in West Africa. The dissertation proceeds to carry out a retrospective analysis of three cases in the U.S. where elements of AM have already been applied to energy planning in order to investigate some of the critical determinants for its successful implementation to date. This assessment then informs a prospective analysis of three West African cases that have ideal characteristics for experimentation with AM to determine to what extent similar concepts have been used, or may be employed in the future. The AM framework also calls for the consideration of local values, which should be open to revision in the face of real situations. To this end, the prospective analysis includes three additional place-sensitive criteria, so as to ensure that the framework remains viable in a different socio-political context. The AM analyses are then extended to include a discussion of learning and innovation in clean energy technologies, drawing from the Chinese, Danish and South African experiences. The results suggest that a strong and consistent political will that is in alignment with an explicit social policy is needed to initiate and implement broad-based electrification plans, but that stakeholder participation is critical to their success. In addition, the adoption of multiple instruments and the selection of a diverse range of energy resources were found to be more effective than an overreliance on a single dominant scheme so as to allow room for policy learning. Furthermore, the results confirm that a holistic approach to managing ecosystems associated with electric power production is a fruitful way to integrate ecological considerations with social and economic factors throughout the development of a project. This type of systemic methodology should also include the building of technological capability and the development of innovation capacity in order to address the unique socio-economic context and the rapidly-changing climatic conditions in West Africa. Finally, the articulation of a planning philosophy that engages the values and sensibilities of the people in a particular place, and that is rooted in them, was found to be a critical factor for increasing the level of public participation in management activities in order to achieve more equitable and democratic outcomes.
Designing For Just Energy Access
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Designing For Just Energy Access written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Abstract : The past decade witnessed a significant level of improvement in energy access progress worldwide. However, the progress was not equitable across the globe. For example, a disproportionally large percentage of the population in the poorest global regions of sub-Saharan Africa remains without electricity access. Additionally, the manner in which some areas have been electrified raises questions of justice related to adequacy, appropriateness, and quality of service. Access to electricity is a prerequisite to the provision of basic services and economic growth. Those who live without access to electricity often do not have access to basic services to promote favorable human and economic development. This dissertation focuses on the integration of the energy justice concept in energy access planning to explore just electrification pathways for the energy poor. The current energy access planning process is disconnected from the intended goal of achieving just human development outcomes. The status quo system is driven by technical energy systems and their economics, which guide what energy use ought to be. This research deconstructs the status quo in energy access planning processes and explores a justice-based electrification paradigm that is guided by the provision of energy services to achieve just outcomes. It does so by shifting the perspective from one focused on the technical and economic metrics of the energy security of supply to the human security of energy services in planning and decision-making processes. Chapter two explores the empirical basis for just energy access and offers an initial justice framework. Chapter three examines what it means to be energy secure or insecure from the perspectives of high-to-upper-middle income countries and low-to-lower-middle income countries. The chapter presents the energy security of subsistence energy access as a question of human security. Chapter four examines the existing decision-making standards in electrification planning that precipitate injustices. The chapter offers a justice-based electrification planning guiding principle as an instrument of due diligence in the project life cycle. Last, chapter five presents an enhanced electrification model that integrates energy justice factors in the modeling method. Overall, the dissertation deals with the complexities and embedded limitations of the current electrification planning process and concludes by designing justice-based guiding principles.
Principles Of International Energy Transition Law
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Author : édéric G. Sourgens
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2024-01-19
Principles Of International Energy Transition Law written by édéric G. Sourgens and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-19 with Political Science categories.
Energy transition is a complex global problem, with governance and policies cutting across multiple legal silos including human rights, environment, international economics, finance, energy, law of the sea, and transnational commerce. As of yet, there is no comprehensive treatment of the legal principles governing energy transition as a whole. Furthermore, energy transition must solve a trilemma that pits energy equity (the need to provide access to energy needed to fuel human development) and energy security (the need to provide resilient and reliable energy systems) against environmental sustainability. Without a comprehensive understanding of these issues, law and policy-makers risk exacerbating rather than resolving the underlying problems. Principles of International Energy Transition Law introduces the energy transition problem by situating the climate emergency in its broader energy and development context, showing how global energy value chains are deeply enmeshed in and drive global economic and human development. It combines the different legal perspectives in one consistent analysis by outlining their interactions and showing how they can be reconciled. The book discusses thirty-two international legal principles governing different aspects of the energy transition trilemma's three parts. It then uses a commons governance perspective to propose a holistic approach to applying and balancing these different parts and their different legal principles. Highlighted sections summarise the most important concepts and ideas for easy reference, making the title particularly accessible for students and policy-makers as well as law practitioners.
Energy Power And Automation Engineering
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Author : Sanjay Yadav
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
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Energy Power And Automation Engineering written by Sanjay Yadav and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Energizing Health Accelerating Electricity Access In Health Care Facilities
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Author : World Health Organization
language : en
Publisher: World Health Organization
Release Date : 2023-01-17
Energizing Health Accelerating Electricity Access In Health Care Facilities written by World Health Organization and has been published by World Health Organization this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-17 with Social Science categories.
Modeling And Control Dynamics In Microgrid Systems With Renewable Energy Resources
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Author : Ramesh C. Bansal
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2023-11-23
Modeling And Control Dynamics In Microgrid Systems With Renewable Energy Resources written by Ramesh C. Bansal and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Modelling and Control Dynamics in Microgrid Systems with Renewable Energy Resources looks at complete microgrid systems integrated with renewable energy resources (RERs) such as solar, wind, biomass or fuel cells that facilitate remote applications and allow access to pollution-free energy. Designed and dedicated to providing a complete package on microgrid systems modelling and control dynamics, this book elaborates several aspects of control systems from classical approach to advanced techniques based on artificial intelligence. It captures the typical modes of operation of microgrid systems with distributed energy storage applications like battery, flywheel, electrical vehicles infrastructures that are integrated within microgrids with desired targets. More importantly, the techno-economics of these microgrid systems are well addressed to accelerate the process of achieving the SDG7 i.e., affordable and clean energy for all (E4ALL). This reference presents the latest developments including step by step modelling processes, data security and standards protocol for commissioning of microgrid projects, making this a useful tool for researchers, engineers and industrialists wanting a comprehensive reference on energy systems models. Includes simulations with case studies and real-world applications of energy system models Detailed systematic modeling with mathematical analysis is covered Features possible operating scenarios with solutions to the encountered issues
Adaptive Power Quality For Power Management Units Using Smart Technologies
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Author : Arti Vaish
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2023-10-09
Adaptive Power Quality For Power Management Units Using Smart Technologies written by Arti Vaish and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-09 with Computers categories.
This book covers issues associated with smart systems due to the presence of onboard nonlinear components. It discusses the advanced architecture of smart systems for power management units. It explores issues of power management and identifies hazardous signals in the power management units of smart devices. It • Presents adaptive artificial intelligence and machine learning-based control strategies. • Discusses advanced simulations and data synthesis for various power management issues. • Showcases solutions to the uncertainty and reliability issues in power management units. • Identifies new power quality challenges in smart devices. • Explains hybrid active power filters, shunt hybrid active power filters, and the industrial internet of things in power quality management. This book comprehensively discusses advancements of traditional electrical grids, the benefits of smart grids to customers and stakeholders, properties of smart grids, smart grid architecture, smart grid communication, and smart grid security. It further covers the architecture of advance power management units (PMU) of smart devices, and the identification of harmonic distortions with respect to various sensor-based technology. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including electrical engineering, electronics, communications engineering, and computer engineering.
Adapting Buildings And Cities For Climate Change
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Author : David Crichton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-10-26
Adapting Buildings And Cities For Climate Change written by David Crichton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-26 with Architecture categories.
From the bestselling author of Ecohouse, this fully revised edition of Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change provides unique insights into how we can protect our buildings, cities, infra-structures and lifestyles against risks associated with extreme weather and related social, economic and energy events. Three new chapters present evidence of escalating rates of environmental change. The authors explore the growing urgency for mitigation and adaptation responses that deal with the resulting challenges. Theoretical information sits alongside practical design guidelines, so architects, designers and planners can not only see clearly what problems they face, but also find the solutions they need, in order to respond to power and water supply needs. Considers use of materials, structures, site issues and planning in order to provide design solutions. Examines recent climate events in the US and UK and looks at how architecture was successful or not in preventing building damage. Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change is an essential source, not just for architects, engineers and planners facing the challenges of designing our building for a changing climate, but also for everyone involved in their production and use.
Mitigation Adaptation Synergies In The Ndcs
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language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2017-05-26
Mitigation Adaptation Synergies In The Ndcs written by and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-26 with Political Science categories.
Signatories of Paris Agreement outlined their post-2020 climate actions, known as their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (I)NDCs. This study focuses on potential synergies between adaptation and mitigation in the (I)NDCs. It pays particular attention to the sectors of forestry, agriculture, energy and urban development. It draws on a review of climate change financing literature, and an analysis of the (I)NDCs and the financial and policy frameworks and programmes that make up global climate change financing structure, notably the texts of the Paris Agreement. The report contains recommendations for Nordic stakeholders to drive further synergies between mitigation and adaptation.