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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Padmanathan Kasinathan;
Padmanathan Kasinathan
Padmanathan Kasinathan in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREVigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy;
+8 AuthorsVigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy
Vigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy in OpenAIREPadmanathan Kasinathan;
Padmanathan Kasinathan
Padmanathan Kasinathan in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREVigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy;
Vigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy
Vigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy in OpenAIREVinoth Ramanathan;
Vinoth Ramanathan
Vinoth Ramanathan in OpenAIRESenthilkumar Subramanian;
Senthilkumar Subramanian
Senthilkumar Subramanian in OpenAIRESachin Kumar;
Kamalakannan Nandhagopal; Raghavendra Rajan Vijaya Raghavan;Sachin Kumar
Sachin Kumar in OpenAIRESankar Rangasamy;
Sankar Rangasamy
Sankar Rangasamy in OpenAIRERamkumar Devendiran;
Ramkumar Devendiran
Ramkumar Devendiran in OpenAIREMohammed H. Alsharif;
Mohammed H. Alsharif
Mohammed H. Alsharif in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su142215258
Significant changes in society were emphasized as being required to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, a need which was further intensified with the emergence of the pandemic. The prospective society should be directed towards sustainable development, a process in which technology plays a crucial role. The proposed study discusses the technological potential for attaining the Sustainable Development Goals via disruptive technologies. This study further analyzes the outcome of disruptive technologies from the aspects of product development, health care transformation, a pandemic case study, nature-inclusive business models, smart cities and villages. These outcomes are mapped as a direct influence on Sustainable Development Goals 3, 8, 9 and 11. Various disruptive technologies and the ways in which the Sustainable Development Goals are influenced are elaborated. The investigation into the potential of disruptive technologies highlighted that Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0 are the most supportive development to underpin the efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The study proposes the scenario where both Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0 are integrated to form smart cities and villages where the prospects of achieving Sustainable Development Goals are more favorable due to the integrated framework and Sustainable Development Goals’ interactions. Furthermore, the study proposes an integrated framework for including new age technologies to establish the concepts of Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0 integrated into smart cities and villages. The corresponding influence on the Sustainable Development Goals are also mapped. A SWOT analysis is performed to assess the proposed integrated approach to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Ultimately, this study can assist the industrialist, policy makers and researchers in envisioning Sustainable Development Goals from technological perspectives.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;Rishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREMuhammad Irfan;
Muhammad Irfan
Muhammad Irfan in OpenAIRELucian Mihet-Popa;
+2 AuthorsLucian Mihet-Popa
Lucian Mihet-Popa in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;Rishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREMuhammad Irfan;
Muhammad Irfan
Muhammad Irfan in OpenAIRELucian Mihet-Popa;
Lucian Mihet-Popa
Lucian Mihet-Popa in OpenAIREIrfan Ahmad Khan;
Pietro Elia Campana;Irfan Ahmad Khan
Irfan Ahmad Khan in OpenAIRERenewable and Sustai... arrow_drop_down Renewable and Sustainable Energy ReviewsArticle . 2022 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2022Publisher:MDPI AG Authors: Banaja Mohanty;Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIREHany M. Hasanien;
Hany M. Hasanien
Hany M. Hasanien in OpenAIREElangovan Devaraj;
+2 AuthorsElangovan Devaraj
Elangovan Devaraj in OpenAIREBanaja Mohanty;Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIREHany M. Hasanien;
Hany M. Hasanien
Hany M. Hasanien in OpenAIREElangovan Devaraj;
Rania A. Turky;Elangovan Devaraj
Elangovan Devaraj in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en15217893
The fuel cell is vital in electrical distribution networks as a distributed generation in today’s world. A precise model of a fuel cell is extensively required as it rigorously affects the simulation studies’ transient and dynamic analyses of the fuel cell. This appears in several microgrids and smart grid systems. This paper introduces a novel attempt to optimally determine all unknown factors of the polymer exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell model using a meta-heuristic algorithm termed the Lightning search algorithm (LSA). In this model, the current–voltage relationship is heavily nonlinear, including several unknown factors because of the shortage of fuel cell data from the manufacturer’s side. This issue can be treated as an optimization problem, and LSA is applied to detect its ability to solve this problem accurately. The objective function is the sum of the squared error between the estimated output voltage and the measured output voltage of the fuel cell. The constraints of the optimization problem involve the factors range (lower and upper limit). The LSA is utilized in minimizing the objective function. The effectiveness of the LSA-PEM fuel cell model is extensively verified using the simulation results performed under different operating conditions. The simulation results of the proposed model are compared with the measured results of three commercial fuel cells, such as Ballard Mark V 5 kW, BCS 500 W and Nedstack PS6 6 kW, to obtain a realistic study. The results of the proposed algorithm are also compared with different optimized models to validate the model and, further, to determine where LSA stands in terms of precision. In this regard, the proposed model can yield a lower SSE by more than 5% in some cases and high performance of the LSA-PEMFC model. With the results obtained, it can be concluded that LSA prevails as a potential optimization algorithm to develop a precise PEM fuel cell model.
Energies arrow_drop_down EnergiesOther literature type . 2022License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/21/7893/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Instituteadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2021Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Mohanraj Chandran;
Mohanraj Chandran
Mohanraj Chandran in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIRERamesh Babu Neelakandan;
Ramesh Babu Neelakandan
Ramesh Babu Neelakandan in OpenAIREUmashankar Subramaniam;
+1 AuthorsUmashankar Subramaniam
Umashankar Subramaniam in OpenAIREMohanraj Chandran;
Mohanraj Chandran
Mohanraj Chandran in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIRERamesh Babu Neelakandan;
Ramesh Babu Neelakandan
Ramesh Babu Neelakandan in OpenAIREUmashankar Subramaniam;
Umashankar Subramaniam
Umashankar Subramaniam in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en14113070
In this study, a modified non-uniform adiabatic section in a Two-Phase Closed Thermosiphon (TPCT) is proposed where the uniform section was replaced by convergent and divergent (C-D) sections. The heat transfer analysis was performed on the modified TPCT and their findings were compared with standard TPCT. The deionized water (DI) in the proportion of 30 vol% is filled in both the TPCTs. Further, the heat transfer performance analysis was carried out for three different orientations, such as 0°, 45° and 90°, and heat input was varied from 50 to 250 W. The effect of these geometrical changes and inclination angles on the heat transfer performance of both the TPCT were evaluated to compare the thermal resistance, wall temperature variation and heat transfer coefficient. The non-dimensional numbers such as Weber (WE), Bond (BO), Condensation (CO) and Kutateladze (KU) were investigated based on heat fluxes for both TPCTs. By introducing the convergent-divergent section nearer to the condenser, the pressure before and after the C-D section was increased and decreased. This enhances the heat transfer in the evaporator slightly up to 2% and 1.4% at horizontal and 45° orientation, respectively, in Non-Uniformed Adiabatic Section (NUAS) TPCT when compared to Uniformed Adiabatic Section (UAS) TPCT. The thermal resistance of NUAS TPCT was reduced by up to 4.5% relative to UAS TPCT in horizontal and 45°. The results of the non-dimensional number also confirmed that NUAS TPCT provided better performance by enhancing 2% more pool boiling characteristics, interaction forces and condensate returns. Several factors such as gravity assistance, fluid accumulation, pressure drop and thermal resistance exert an influence on the heat transfer performance of the proposed NUAS TPCT at various orientation angles. However, different type of cross-sectional variations subjected to orientation changes may also get influenced by several other parameters that in turn affect the heat transfer performance distinctly.
Energies arrow_drop_down EnergiesOther literature type . 2021License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/11/3070/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Instituteadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type , Journal 2021 Australia, Denmark, AustraliaPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;Rishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREG.M. Shafiullah;
G.M. Shafiullah
G.M. Shafiullah in OpenAIREMuhammad Irfan;
+1 AuthorsMuhammad Irfan
Muhammad Irfan in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;Rishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREG.M. Shafiullah;
G.M. Shafiullah
G.M. Shafiullah in OpenAIREMuhammad Irfan;
Muhammad Irfan
Muhammad Irfan in OpenAIREAmjad Anvari-Moghaddam;
Amjad Anvari-Moghaddam
Amjad Anvari-Moghaddam in OpenAIREThe COVID-19 pandemic affects all of society and hinders day-to-day activities from a straightforward perspective. The pandemic has an influential impact on almost everything and the characteristics of the pandemic remain unclear. This ultimately leads to ineffective strategic planning to manage the pandemic. This study aims to elucidate the typical pandemic characteristics in line with various temporal phases and its associated measures that proved effective in controlling the pandemic. Besides, an insight into diverse country's approaches towards pandemic and their consequences is provided in brief. Understanding the role of technologies in supporting humanity gives new perspectives to effectively manage the pandemic. Such role of technologies is expressed from the viewpoint of seamless connectivity, rapid communication, mobility, technological influence in healthcare, digitalization influence, surveillance and security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT). Furthermore, some insightful scenarios are framed where the full-fledged implementation of technologies is assumed, and the reflected pandemic impacts in such scenarios are analyzed. The framed scenarios revolve around the digitalized energy sector, an enhanced supply chain system with effective customer-retailer relationships to support the city during the pandemic scenario, and an advanced tracking system for containing virus spread. The study is further extended to frame revitalization strategies to highlight the expertise where significant attention needs to be provided in the post-pandemic period as well as to nurture sustainable development. Finally, the current pandemic scenario is analyzed in terms of occurred changes and is mapped into SWOT factors. Using Fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, these SWOT factors are analyzed to determine where prioritized efforts are needed to focus so as to traverse towards sustainable cities. The results indicate that the enhanced crisis management ability and situational need to restructure the economic model emerges to be the most-significant SWOT factor that can ultimately support humanity for making the cities sustainable.
Sustainable Cities a... arrow_drop_down Sustainable Cities and SocietyArticle . 2021 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2022Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Muhammad Irfan;
Muhammad Irfan; Irfan Khan;Muhammad Irfan
Muhammad Irfan in OpenAIRELucian Mihet-Popa;
+4 AuthorsLucian Mihet-Popa
Lucian Mihet-Popa in OpenAIREMuhammad Irfan;
Muhammad Irfan; Irfan Khan;Muhammad Irfan
Muhammad Irfan in OpenAIRELucian Mihet-Popa;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan; Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;Lucian Mihet-Popa
Lucian Mihet-Popa in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Pietro Elia Campana;Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREAbstract The Sustainable Development Goal 7 endeavors to ameliorate the energy system towards sustainability. Monitoring the country’s progress to the goal will be of utmost for the government to take suitable actions and thus, constructing a performance monitoring index for Sustainable Development Goal 7 would tune the pace of implementation. This study aims to develop a novel Sustainable Development Goal 7 or Energy Sustainability Composite Index to assess the energy sustainability performance. Since Europe tends to have diverged efforts towards energy sustainability, assessing them with the proposed Sustainable Development Goal 7 composite index would provide the evidence needed for effective sustainable development strategies. By describing Europe, the authors signify 40 European countries and the selection of country depends on the availability of all the data that are required for the energy sustainability assessment. In this study, the analyzed energy sustainability aspects include clean energy conversion, energy security, energy accessibility, energy intensity and carbon intensity. The results show that Iceland, Norway, and Sweden tops in energy sustainability aspects with scores of 0.7313, 0.6967, and 0.6313 (on a scale of 0 to 1), respectively. The proposed Sustainable Development Goal 7 composite index is also compared with the actual Sustainable Development Goal 7 index, which comprises the indicators defined by the United Nations. The prime difference between the proposed Sustainable Development Goal 7 composite index and the actual Sustainable Development Goal 7 index resides in the consideration of energy security and carbon intensity indicators and in the framework designed to evaluate the clean energy prevalence. The evaluated actual Sustainable Development Goal 7 index scores of Germany and France are 0.4915 and 0.4656, respectively. On comparing with the proposed Sustainable Development Goal 7 composite index scores, the scores decreased by 20.9% for Germany and increased by 7.2% for France. The robustness of the proposed composite index relies on reducing the effect of outliers by using a modified min–max methodology, namely Aggregated Normalization based on Maximum and Minimum Outliers for normalization and the subsequent weightage allocation criteria utilized in Analytic Hierarchy Process methodology. Sensitivity analyses highlighted that the clean energy indicator is the most influencing indicator for the designed composite index. Nevertheless, uncertainty analysis indicates that the weightage scenario has a more prominent influence than various normalization and aggregation methods.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020 AustraliaPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Natarajan Shanmugam;
Natarajan Shanmugam
Natarajan Shanmugam in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIREPitchandi Kasiviswanathan;
+1 AuthorsPitchandi Kasiviswanathan
Pitchandi Kasiviswanathan in OpenAIRENatarajan Shanmugam;
Natarajan Shanmugam
Natarajan Shanmugam in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIREPitchandi Kasiviswanathan;
Pitchandi Kasiviswanathan
Pitchandi Kasiviswanathan in OpenAIRENarottam Das;
Narottam Das
Narottam Das in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en13102631
The solar photovoltaic (PV) cell is a prominent energy harvesting device that reduces the strain in the conventional energy generation approach and endorses the prospectiveness of renewable energy. Thus, the exploration in this ever-green field is worth the effort. From the power conversion efficiency standpoint of view, PVs are consistently improving, and when analyzing the potential areas that can be advanced, more and more exciting challenges are encountered. One such crucial challenge is to increase the photon availability for PV conversion. This challenge is solved using two ways. First, by suppressing the reflection at the interface of the solar cell, and the other way is to enhance the optical pathlength inside the cell for adequate absorption of the photons. Our review addresses this challenge by emphasizing the various strategies that aid in trapping the light in the solar cells. These strategies include the usage of antireflection coatings (ARCs) and light-trapping structures. The primary focus of this study is to review the ARCs from a PV application perspective based on various materials, and it highlights the development of ARCs from more than the past three decades covering the structure, fabrication techniques, optical performance, features, and research potential of ARCs reported. More importantly, various ARCs researched with different classes of PV cells, and their impact on its efficiency is given a special attention. To enhance the optical pathlength, and thus the absorption in solar PV devices, an insight about the advanced light-trapping techniques that deals with the concept of plasmonics, spectral modification, and other prevailing innovative light-trapping structures approaching the Yablonovitch limit is discussed. An extensive collection of information is presented as tables under each core review section. Further, we take a step forward to brief the effects of ageing on ARCs and their influence on the device performance. Finally, we summarize the review of ARCs on the basis of structures, materials, optical performance, multifunctionality, stability, and cost-effectiveness along with a master table comparing the selected high-performance ARCs with perfect AR coatings. Also, from the discussed significant challenges faced by ARCs and future outlook; this work directs the researchers to identify the area of expertise where further research analysis is needed in near future.
aCQUIRe CQUniversity arrow_drop_down aCQUIRe CQUniversityArticle . 2020License: CC BYFull-Text: http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/1334593Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021 Australia, PolandPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Madurai Elavarasan, R.;Pugazhendhi, R.;
Pugazhendhi, R.
Pugazhendhi, R. in OpenAIREJamal, T.;
Jamal, T.
Jamal, T. in OpenAIREDyduch, J.;
+5 AuthorsDyduch, J.
Dyduch, J. in OpenAIREMadurai Elavarasan, R.;Pugazhendhi, R.;
Pugazhendhi, R.
Pugazhendhi, R. in OpenAIREJamal, T.;
Jamal, T.
Jamal, T. in OpenAIREDyduch, J.;
Arif, M.T.;Dyduch, J.
Dyduch, J. in OpenAIREManoj Kumar, N.;
Manoj Kumar, N.
Manoj Kumar, N. in OpenAIREShafiullah, GM.;
Shafiullah, GM.
Shafiullah, GM. in OpenAIREChopra, S.S.;
Chopra, S.S.
Chopra, S.S. in OpenAIRENadarajah, M.;
Nadarajah, M.
Nadarajah, M. in OpenAIREThe United Nations (UN) have formulated seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and thus, humans were trying to traverse the sustainable path. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged and forced out the ephemeral conventional approaches. Thus, the post-COVID world indicates the need for sustainable development and strategies in par with the ecosystem. The authors propose this study as a guide to direct the post-pandemic scenario into the sustainable pathway by prioritizing energy sustainability to engage the actions for achieving the SDGs. The analysis in this study commences with the investigation of pronounced impacts in the energy sector with its influence on the progress towards sustainability. To pursue the path of energy sustainability, a qualitative analysis is performed in a parallel approach from the key viewpoint of the renewable and sustainable energy transition, digital transformation of the energy sector and energy affordability in the post-COVID world. A SWOT-AHP hybrid methodology is employed to identify the significance of each strategy or issues to be focused on immediately in the post-COVID world. The study also discusses energy sustainability from political bodies and policy makers’ perspective, and the actual scenario where we are headed is revealed with the aid of process-tracing method. Furthermore, a novel quantitative analysis is established to represent the SDG’s interaction and the result shows that the SDG 7 is the underpinning goal in relative to other SDGs. In context with it, the mapping of energy sustainability to the sustainable world is accomplished. The ultimate inference from envisioning the SDGs through energy sustainability shows that a sustainable world would result after the pandemic. However, the changes in the energy market, investment preferences and more importantly, the decisions influenced by the political bodies in the post-COVID-world is decisive in achieving the same in a stipulated time frame.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020 AustraliaPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Leoponraj Selvamanohar;Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIREKannadasan Raju;
Raghavendra Rajan Vijayaraghavan; +8 AuthorsKannadasan Raju
Kannadasan Raju in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Leoponraj Selvamanohar;Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIREKannadasan Raju;
Raghavendra Rajan Vijayaraghavan; Ramkumar Subburaj;Kannadasan Raju
Kannadasan Raju in OpenAIREMohammad Nurunnabi;
Mohammad Nurunnabi
Mohammad Nurunnabi in OpenAIREIrfan Ahmad Khan;
Syed Afridhis; Akshaya Hariharan;Irfan Ahmad Khan
Irfan Ahmad Khan in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIREUmashankar Subramaniam;
Umashankar Subramaniam
Umashankar Subramaniam in OpenAIRENarottam Das;
Narottam Das
Narottam Das in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su12166596
A strong energy mix of Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) is needed for sustainable development in the electricity sector. India stands as one of the fastest developing countries in terms of RES production. In this framework, the main objective of this review is to critically scrutinize the Maharashtra state energy landscape to discover the gaps, barriers, and challenges therein and to provide recommendations and suggestions for attaining the RES target by 2022. This work begins with a discussion about the RES trends in various developing countries. Subsequently, it scrutinizes the installed capacity of India, reporting that Maharashtra state holds a considerable stake in the Indian energy mix. A further examination of the state energy mix is carried out by comparing the current and future targets of the state action plan. It is found that the installed capacity of RESs accounts for about 22% of the state energy mix. Moreover, the current installed capacity trend is markedly different from the goals set out in the action plan of the state. Notably, the installed capacity of solar energy is four times less than the target for 2020. Importantly, meeting the targeted RES capacity for 2022 presents a great challenge to the state. Considering this, an analysis of the state’s strengths, barriers, and challenges is presented. Moreover, strong suggestions and recommendations are provided to clear the track to reach the desired destination. This can be useful for the government agencies, research community, private investors, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in building a sustainable energy system for the future.
aCQUIRe CQUniversity arrow_drop_down aCQUIRe CQUniversityArticle . 2020License: CC BYFull-Text: http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/1334601Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Gnana Swathika Odiyur Vathanam;
Karthikeyan Kalyanasundaram;Gnana Swathika Odiyur Vathanam
Gnana Swathika Odiyur Vathanam in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIREShabir Hussain Khahro;
+4 AuthorsShabir Hussain Khahro
Shabir Hussain Khahro in OpenAIREGnana Swathika Odiyur Vathanam;
Karthikeyan Kalyanasundaram;Gnana Swathika Odiyur Vathanam
Gnana Swathika Odiyur Vathanam in OpenAIRERajvikram Madurai Elavarasan;
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan in OpenAIREShabir Hussain Khahro;
Shabir Hussain Khahro
Shabir Hussain Khahro in OpenAIREUmashankar Subramaniam;
Umashankar Subramaniam
Umashankar Subramaniam in OpenAIRERishi Pugazhendhi;
Mehana Ramesh;Rishi Pugazhendhi
Rishi Pugazhendhi in OpenAIRERishi Murugesan Gopalakrishnan;
Rishi Murugesan Gopalakrishnan
Rishi Murugesan Gopalakrishnan in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su13094973
Lighting is a fundamental requirement of our daily life. A lot of research and development is carried out in the field of daylight harvesting, which is the need of the hour. One of the most desirable attributes of daylight harvesting is that daylight is available universally and it is a very clean and cost-efficient form of energy. By using the various methods of daylight harvesting, it is possible to attain the global Sustainable Development Goals. Daylight harvesting in the most fundamental sense is the lighting strategy control of the artificial light in an interior space where daylight is also present so that the required illumination level is achieved. This way, a lot of energy can be saved. Recently, in addition to energy efficiency, other factors such as cost-efficiency, user requirements such as uniform illuminance, and different levels of illuminance at different points are being considered. To simulate the actual daylight contribution for an office building in urban Chennai, India before construction, ECO TECH software is used by providing the inputs such as building orientation, and reflectance’s values of the ceiling, wall, and floor to analyze the overall percentage of daylight penetration available versus the percentage prescribed in the Indian Green Building Council to obtain the credit points. Thus, the impact of architectural design on daylight harvesting and daylight predictive technology has experimented with office building in Chennai, India. This article will give an insight into the current trends in daylight harvesting technology and intends to provide a deeper understanding and spark a research interest in this widely potential field.
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