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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Part of book or chapter of book , Other literature type , Conference object 2018 PortugalPublisher:Springer International Publishing Funded by:FCT | ALGORITMI Research CentreFCT| ALGORITMI Research CentreAuthors: Cunha, Jorge; Ferreira, Paula Varandas;handle: 1822/70912
The electric sector is still largely dependent on non-renewable energy sources. The importance of using renewable energies is increasingly recognized all across the world yet they are not fully ready to compete with the mature and ancient technologies that use non-renewable energies. The economic characteristics of different energy technologies can be compared by using the method of levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). LCOE represents the total cost of a power plant including investment and operation and maintenance costs over the assumed life-cycle and discounted to account for the time-value of money. In this paper, an analysis of the levelized costs is proposed for two renewable technologies in Portugal: wind power and solar photovoltaic. Firstly, a deterministic value of LCOE was computed for both technologies. Secondly, recognizing the uncertainty associated with all the assumed parameters, a probabilistic risk analysis was conducted with Monte Carlo simulation to complement the analysis. The results show the high variability of the obtained LCOE values, largely influenced by the investment values and load factors.
http://repositorium.... arrow_drop_down Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMConference object . 2019Data sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMUniversidade do Minho: RepositoriUMOther literature type . 2019Data sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-...Part of book or chapter of book . 2018 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Springer 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 , Other literature type 2018 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:FCT | ALGORITMI Research CentreFCT| ALGORITMI Research CentreAuthors: Paula Varandas Ferreira; Géremi Gilson Dranka; Géremi Gilson Dranka;handle: 1822/70753
Abstract The Brazilian electricity system is an important example of a large country relying on a high renewable energy matrix with a major focus on hydropower, which has historically allowed for low carbon electricity production. However, the increase in the demand and climate change impacts on the availability of these renewable resources represent important challenges for long-term power planning. The contribution of this paper is twofold: Firstly, a first attempt to use the EnergyPLAN model for the analysis of the Brazilian electricity sector and in particular to study future scenarios is presented. Secondly, the possibility of achieving a 100% RES system is also addressed. The 100% RES scenario is found to be theoretically possible but a substantial increase in the overall installed capacity would be required, to support the grid mainly during the spring and summer season. The results underline the importance of seasonal complementarity of hydro and wind power and reveal how an increase in RES would add exportation potential, reducing also the Brazilian external energy dependency. The study identifies risk factors for these high RES scenarios and outlines several avenues for future research to address cost, environmental and technical uncertainties of the system.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2013 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Hede, Shantesh; Nunes, Manuel L.; Ferreira, Paula Varandas; Rocha, Luís A.;handle: 1822/26743
Abstract The development and commercialization of contemporary medical devices are inherently multidisciplinary. Consequently, they have to undergo a stringent regulatory compliance procedure in conformity with an ever increasingly fierce and competitive business environment. Throughout the product life cycle, medical devices would significantly consume renewable as well as non-renewable resources and as a result exert a substantial social, economic and environmental impact(s). Sustainability from an overall perspective in terms of social, economic and environmental domains is crucial for decision-making during product development; nevertheless they have rarely been incorporated simultaneously. Both public and private institutions only focused towards economic and environmental sustainability without acknowledging the critical role of social sustainability that needs to be addressed concurrently so as to uphold the other two. Accordingly, it is imperative to consider the criteria of the aforementioned domains of sustainability in the initial phases of product development. The proposed conceptual multifaceted framework comprehensively explores a broader scope of sustainable product development, mainly from the pragmatic standpoint of systems engineering in comparison to the contemporary evaluation and development approaches. The underpinnings of the proposed framework encompass the critical role of a MultiCriteria Hierarchical Model (MCHM), which is in fact an extensive revision of the analytical hierarchy process decision making model. The MCHM mainly functions across the idea screening phase (Stage 2) up to the business and feasibility analysis phase (Stage 4). Moreover, unlike its predecessors, the MultiCriteria Hierarchical Model is less dependent upon numerical scores allotted by expert opinion and apparently broader in its scope of application. Furthermore, the proposed framework elucidates the active participation of the MCHM in product design and development by conjoining with an artificial intelligence based computer system known as expert systems. The principal objective of the proposed conceptual framework is to deliver a thorough assessment and a feasible roadmap for the development of sustainable medical devices.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:FCT | ALGORITMIFCT| ALGORITMIAuthors: Dall-Orsoletta, Alaize; Ferreira, Paula Varandas; Dranka, Geremi Gilson;handle: 1822/90457
The impacts of low-carbon technologies are spread across countries and lifecycle stages in ways that can compromise the achievement of an inclusive and equitable energy transition. Based on an exploratory review, this paper identifies the main activities of the electric vehicles (EVs) life cycle, where they occur, and potentially associated injustices. Through a whole systems approach, energy justice tenets are extended to the EV technology, highlighting how it might fail to fully support a low-carbon and just energy transition. Results provide insights into how EVs can contribute to flexibility justice through smart grids and vehicle-to-grid developments, cosmopolitan justice as a consequence of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and global resource depletion, and restorative justice through laws and standards that demand environmental restoration and social compensation over affected communities. However, reviewed documents indicate that efforts must be directed toward reducing distributional, procedural, and recognition injustices across the North-South divide, especially those related to mining activities in the resource extraction and processing stage. EVs upfront costs and charging infrastructure issues may also exclude poor and rural communities during its operational stage. Recommendations for future research include technical aspects such as battery composition and recycling, which will determine the overall impact of EVs on resource extraction and end of life stages, and social aspects of EV-technology such as social innovations that can promote its inclusiveness, the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the quantification of social impacts of low-carbon technologies.
Energy Conversion an... arrow_drop_down Energy Conversion and Management: XArticle . 2022 . Peer-reviewedLicense: CC BY NC NDData 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 , Other literature type 2017 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Botelho, Anabela; Ferreira, Paula Varandas; Lima, Fátima; Pinto, Lígia; Sousa, Sara;handle: 10773/23994 , 1822/43304
Abstract The production of electricity from hydropower results in several environmental impacts that, in only some instances, have been analysed from an economic valuation approach. Moreover, as environmental impacts largely depend on the specific characteristics of the case study, benefit transfer techniques are inadequate for valuation. The present paper demonstrates through the review of valuation studies on the environmental impacts of this technology, and the analysis of the different environmental impacts associated with hydropower for specific case studies that in fact benefit transfer should not be applied as each hydropower plant has specific and different impacts. The paper demonstrates the importance of a case study approach, for defining priorities with respect to alternative hydropower production facilities. Finally, the paper demonstrates that choice experiments are particularly suited for valuing the identified environmental impacts, being relevant for policy planning purposes.
Universidade do Minh... arrow_drop_down Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMOther literature type . 2017Data sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMRenewable and Sustainable Energy ReviewsArticle . 2017 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: CrossrefRepositório Institucional da Universidade de AveiroArticle . 2018License: CC BYData sources: Repositório Institucional da Universidade de Aveiroadd 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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visibility 6visibility views 6 download downloads 1 Powered bymore_vert Universidade do Minh... arrow_drop_down Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMOther literature type . 2017Data sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMRenewable and Sustainable Energy ReviewsArticle . 2017 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: CrossrefRepositório Institucional da Universidade de AveiroArticle . 2018License: CC BYData sources: Repositório Institucional da Universidade de Aveiroadd 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 2022 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:FCT | ALGORITMIFCT| ALGORITMIAuthors: Géremi Gilson Dranka; Paula Ferreira; A. Ismael F. Vaz;handle: 1822/90458
Driven by the recent trends towards a smart power system configuration, there has been a greater focus within the literature on the integration between supply and demand-side resources. The contribution of this research is multifold since it provides a timely and required study, offering valuable insights into how the integration be-tween Demand-Side Management (DSM) resources with clean energy supply options might affect the long-term power planning strategies in high-renewable electricity systems. The innovative aspects of this study are strongly related to a framework proposal for assessing the co-benefits between energy efficiency and demand-response on renewable-based energy systems from a long-term perspective using a co-optimization modelling approach. Overall, the results indicate that a clear benefit of implementing DSM strategies is the percentage reduction of the new installed capacity (-1.0% to-20.6%), CO2 emissions (-2.4% to-11.8%), and total system costs (-0.5% to-15.8%) for all scenarios compared to Business-As-Usual scenario. The evidence from this study suggests that investments in Energy Efficiency (EE) seem more economically valuable than investing only in Demand-Response (DR) strategies. However, integrating EE and DR would empower the overall power system benefits. Strong evidence for a higher potential to delay investments was found for all scenarios for the first ten years of the planning period. Our findings might provide valuable insights to both governments and policy-makers by delivering supportive information in scaling up EE investments. The methodology proposed offers essential contributions to the scientific community and would benefit energy systems research beyond the cases addressed in this paper. - This work is supported by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brazil. This work has been supported by FCT - Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia within the R&D Units Project Scope: UIDB/00319/2020.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2016 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:FCT | SFRH/BPD/89553/2012, FCT | SFRH/BPD/51048/2010, FCT | ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMEN...FCT| SFRH/BPD/89553/2012 ,FCT| SFRH/BPD/51048/2010 ,FCT| ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLESCunha, Álvaro; Brito, F.P.; Martins, Jorge; Rodrigues, Nuno Miguel Feixa; Monteiro, Vítor Duarte Fernandes; Afonso, João L.; Ferreira, Paula Varandas;handle: 1822/52845
Abstract A network of conveniently located fast charging stations is one of the possibilities to facilitate the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs). This paper assesses the use of fast charging stations for EVs in conjunction with VRFBs (Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries). These batteries are charged during low electricity demand periods and then supply electricity for the fast charging of EVs during day, thus implementing a power peak shaving process. Flow batteries have unique characteristics which make them especially attractive when compared with conventional batteries, such as their ability to decouple rated power from rated capacity, as well as their greater design flexibility and nearly unlimited life. Moreover, their liquid nature allows their installation inside deactivated underground gas tanks located at gas stations, enabling a smooth transition of gas stations' business model towards the emerging electric mobility paradigm. A project of a VRFB system to fast charge EVs taking advantage of existing gas stations infrastructures is presented. An energy and cost analysis of this concept is performed, which shows that, for the conditions tested, the project is technologically and economically viable, although being highly sensitive to the investment costs and to the electricity market conditions.
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Abstract While renewable energy technologies (RET) increase their share in power generation systems worldwide, some questions remain open, namely those concerning the opinion of the populations on new projects of these technologies. Given the long period of planning and large capital sums required by RET and, in some cases, the fact of being subsidized, it is desirable for decision-makers to acknowledge the public opinion and at least perceive if the opinions are rooted on biased perceptions. In this paper we propose a methodology for public perception and awareness assessment, involving an initial phase of data collection by means of a survey, followed by a phase of regression models construction resulting in predictive models of expected perceptions and attitudes towards RET. The models were translated in a free and easy to use computational Excel application and its usefulness was demonstrated for the case of four electricity RET in Portugal: hydro, wind, biomass and solar.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2019 Portugal, BelgiumPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Isabella V.L. Costa; Isabella V.L. Costa; Alexandre Szklo; Maria Madalena Teixeira de Araújo; +4 AuthorsIsabella V.L. Costa; Isabella V.L. Costa; Alexandre Szklo; Maria Madalena Teixeira de Araújo; Roberto Schaeffer; Paula Varandas Ferreira; Daniele Costa; Pedro Rochedo;Abstract Carbon capture and geological storage (CCS) is a key technology for the World deep decarbonization. However, several challenges remain, such as the optimization of the carbon transportation infrastructures. This study proposes a methodology that applies the Kernel Density function in a geographic information system software and uses as input, CO2 emission sources data to identify emission clusters and emission high-density hotspots. The main goal of the proposed methodology is to perform a preliminary screening to identify areas of interest to install hubs when designing an optimized CO2 pipeline network. The methodology includes an estimation of capturable CO2 emissions and a density analysis that was based on Kernel Density function from the ArcGIS Desktop 10. The methodology was applied to the Iberian Peninsula CO2 industrial emission sources such as refineries, coal and natural gas power plants and cement factories (case study) and the results showed that in Portugal, CO2 industrial emissions reduction can reach up to 68% and, in Spain, up to 74% of CO2 industrial emissions, could be avoided. These are called capturable CO2 emissions which means that they are the portion of the total emissions that can be captured from industrial processes before they reach the atmosphere. Moreover, hubs were shown to be more viable when Portugal and Spain are considered together, therefore, carbon routes (pipeline network) in the future may consider an integrated route for the Iberian Peninsula.
Applied Energy arrow_drop_down Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMOther literature type . 2019Data sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMRepositório Aberto da Universidade do PortoArticle . 2019Data sources: Repositório Aberto da Universidade do PortoVrije Universiteit Brussel Research PortalArticle . 2019Data sources: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Research Portaladd 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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visibility 1visibility views 1 Powered bymore_vert Applied Energy arrow_drop_down Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMOther literature type . 2019Data sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMRepositório Aberto da Universidade do PortoArticle . 2019Data sources: Repositório Aberto da Universidade do PortoVrije Universiteit Brussel Research PortalArticle . 2019Data sources: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Research Portaladd 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 2017 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:FCT | ALGORITMI Research CentreFCT| ALGORITMI Research CentreAuthors: Haddad, Brahim; Liazid, Abdelkrim; Ferreira, Paula Varandas;handle: 1822/52934
Abstract Currently, the Algerian energy system relies almost exclusively on fossil resources, but a new paradigm is emerging in the country. The Algeria program on renewable energy and energy efficiency established the ambitious goal of deriving 40% of electricity production from renewable energy sources (RES) by 2030. This study addresses the sustainability objectives of this program using a methodology, which combines an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and experts’ feedback to evaluate different renewable energy options. The performance of different RES options was assessed against 13 sub-criteria reflecting social, environmental, economic and technical concerns. The results highlighted the importance of social and environmental criteria as the main drivers for the obtained final ranking, with three of these sub-criteria weighting 35% in the decision process. Solar power was shown to be particularly well suited for Algeria, outperforming most of the other renewable options in a large set of highly weighted criteria. Wind power ranked second, followed by biomass, geothermal and lastly by hydropower. Wind and solar power together achieved a total score of more than 0.5 out of 1. From the results, policy implications were drawn and directions for future research were suggested.
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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Part of book or chapter of book , Other literature type , Conference object 2018 PortugalPublisher:Springer International Publishing Funded by:FCT | ALGORITMI Research CentreFCT| ALGORITMI Research CentreAuthors: Cunha, Jorge; Ferreira, Paula Varandas;handle: 1822/70912
The electric sector is still largely dependent on non-renewable energy sources. The importance of using renewable energies is increasingly recognized all across the world yet they are not fully ready to compete with the mature and ancient technologies that use non-renewable energies. The economic characteristics of different energy technologies can be compared by using the method of levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). LCOE represents the total cost of a power plant including investment and operation and maintenance costs over the assumed life-cycle and discounted to account for the time-value of money. In this paper, an analysis of the levelized costs is proposed for two renewable technologies in Portugal: wind power and solar photovoltaic. Firstly, a deterministic value of LCOE was computed for both technologies. Secondly, recognizing the uncertainty associated with all the assumed parameters, a probabilistic risk analysis was conducted with Monte Carlo simulation to complement the analysis. The results show the high variability of the obtained LCOE values, largely influenced by the investment values and load factors.
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Abstract The Brazilian electricity system is an important example of a large country relying on a high renewable energy matrix with a major focus on hydropower, which has historically allowed for low carbon electricity production. However, the increase in the demand and climate change impacts on the availability of these renewable resources represent important challenges for long-term power planning. The contribution of this paper is twofold: Firstly, a first attempt to use the EnergyPLAN model for the analysis of the Brazilian electricity sector and in particular to study future scenarios is presented. Secondly, the possibility of achieving a 100% RES system is also addressed. The 100% RES scenario is found to be theoretically possible but a substantial increase in the overall installed capacity would be required, to support the grid mainly during the spring and summer season. The results underline the importance of seasonal complementarity of hydro and wind power and reveal how an increase in RES would add exportation potential, reducing also the Brazilian external energy dependency. The study identifies risk factors for these high RES scenarios and outlines several avenues for future research to address cost, environmental and technical uncertainties of the system.
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Abstract The development and commercialization of contemporary medical devices are inherently multidisciplinary. Consequently, they have to undergo a stringent regulatory compliance procedure in conformity with an ever increasingly fierce and competitive business environment. Throughout the product life cycle, medical devices would significantly consume renewable as well as non-renewable resources and as a result exert a substantial social, economic and environmental impact(s). Sustainability from an overall perspective in terms of social, economic and environmental domains is crucial for decision-making during product development; nevertheless they have rarely been incorporated simultaneously. Both public and private institutions only focused towards economic and environmental sustainability without acknowledging the critical role of social sustainability that needs to be addressed concurrently so as to uphold the other two. Accordingly, it is imperative to consider the criteria of the aforementioned domains of sustainability in the initial phases of product development. The proposed conceptual multifaceted framework comprehensively explores a broader scope of sustainable product development, mainly from the pragmatic standpoint of systems engineering in comparison to the contemporary evaluation and development approaches. The underpinnings of the proposed framework encompass the critical role of a MultiCriteria Hierarchical Model (MCHM), which is in fact an extensive revision of the analytical hierarchy process decision making model. The MCHM mainly functions across the idea screening phase (Stage 2) up to the business and feasibility analysis phase (Stage 4). Moreover, unlike its predecessors, the MultiCriteria Hierarchical Model is less dependent upon numerical scores allotted by expert opinion and apparently broader in its scope of application. Furthermore, the proposed framework elucidates the active participation of the MCHM in product design and development by conjoining with an artificial intelligence based computer system known as expert systems. The principal objective of the proposed conceptual framework is to deliver a thorough assessment and a feasible roadmap for the development of sustainable medical devices.
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The impacts of low-carbon technologies are spread across countries and lifecycle stages in ways that can compromise the achievement of an inclusive and equitable energy transition. Based on an exploratory review, this paper identifies the main activities of the electric vehicles (EVs) life cycle, where they occur, and potentially associated injustices. Through a whole systems approach, energy justice tenets are extended to the EV technology, highlighting how it might fail to fully support a low-carbon and just energy transition. Results provide insights into how EVs can contribute to flexibility justice through smart grids and vehicle-to-grid developments, cosmopolitan justice as a consequence of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and global resource depletion, and restorative justice through laws and standards that demand environmental restoration and social compensation over affected communities. However, reviewed documents indicate that efforts must be directed toward reducing distributional, procedural, and recognition injustices across the North-South divide, especially those related to mining activities in the resource extraction and processing stage. EVs upfront costs and charging infrastructure issues may also exclude poor and rural communities during its operational stage. Recommendations for future research include technical aspects such as battery composition and recycling, which will determine the overall impact of EVs on resource extraction and end of life stages, and social aspects of EV-technology such as social innovations that can promote its inclusiveness, the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the quantification of social impacts of low-carbon technologies.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2017 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Botelho, Anabela; Ferreira, Paula Varandas; Lima, Fátima; Pinto, Lígia; Sousa, Sara;handle: 10773/23994 , 1822/43304
Abstract The production of electricity from hydropower results in several environmental impacts that, in only some instances, have been analysed from an economic valuation approach. Moreover, as environmental impacts largely depend on the specific characteristics of the case study, benefit transfer techniques are inadequate for valuation. The present paper demonstrates through the review of valuation studies on the environmental impacts of this technology, and the analysis of the different environmental impacts associated with hydropower for specific case studies that in fact benefit transfer should not be applied as each hydropower plant has specific and different impacts. The paper demonstrates the importance of a case study approach, for defining priorities with respect to alternative hydropower production facilities. Finally, the paper demonstrates that choice experiments are particularly suited for valuing the identified environmental impacts, being relevant for policy planning purposes.
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Driven by the recent trends towards a smart power system configuration, there has been a greater focus within the literature on the integration between supply and demand-side resources. The contribution of this research is multifold since it provides a timely and required study, offering valuable insights into how the integration be-tween Demand-Side Management (DSM) resources with clean energy supply options might affect the long-term power planning strategies in high-renewable electricity systems. The innovative aspects of this study are strongly related to a framework proposal for assessing the co-benefits between energy efficiency and demand-response on renewable-based energy systems from a long-term perspective using a co-optimization modelling approach. Overall, the results indicate that a clear benefit of implementing DSM strategies is the percentage reduction of the new installed capacity (-1.0% to-20.6%), CO2 emissions (-2.4% to-11.8%), and total system costs (-0.5% to-15.8%) for all scenarios compared to Business-As-Usual scenario. The evidence from this study suggests that investments in Energy Efficiency (EE) seem more economically valuable than investing only in Demand-Response (DR) strategies. However, integrating EE and DR would empower the overall power system benefits. Strong evidence for a higher potential to delay investments was found for all scenarios for the first ten years of the planning period. Our findings might provide valuable insights to both governments and policy-makers by delivering supportive information in scaling up EE investments. The methodology proposed offers essential contributions to the scientific community and would benefit energy systems research beyond the cases addressed in this paper. - This work is supported by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brazil. This work has been supported by FCT - Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia within the R&D Units Project Scope: UIDB/00319/2020.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2016 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:FCT | SFRH/BPD/89553/2012, FCT | SFRH/BPD/51048/2010, FCT | ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMEN...FCT| SFRH/BPD/89553/2012 ,FCT| SFRH/BPD/51048/2010 ,FCT| ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLESCunha, Álvaro; Brito, F.P.; Martins, Jorge; Rodrigues, Nuno Miguel Feixa; Monteiro, Vítor Duarte Fernandes; Afonso, João L.; Ferreira, Paula Varandas;handle: 1822/52845
Abstract A network of conveniently located fast charging stations is one of the possibilities to facilitate the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs). This paper assesses the use of fast charging stations for EVs in conjunction with VRFBs (Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries). These batteries are charged during low electricity demand periods and then supply electricity for the fast charging of EVs during day, thus implementing a power peak shaving process. Flow batteries have unique characteristics which make them especially attractive when compared with conventional batteries, such as their ability to decouple rated power from rated capacity, as well as their greater design flexibility and nearly unlimited life. Moreover, their liquid nature allows their installation inside deactivated underground gas tanks located at gas stations, enabling a smooth transition of gas stations' business model towards the emerging electric mobility paradigm. A project of a VRFB system to fast charge EVs taking advantage of existing gas stations infrastructures is presented. An energy and cost analysis of this concept is performed, which shows that, for the conditions tested, the project is technologically and economically viable, although being highly sensitive to the investment costs and to the electricity market conditions.
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Abstract While renewable energy technologies (RET) increase their share in power generation systems worldwide, some questions remain open, namely those concerning the opinion of the populations on new projects of these technologies. Given the long period of planning and large capital sums required by RET and, in some cases, the fact of being subsidized, it is desirable for decision-makers to acknowledge the public opinion and at least perceive if the opinions are rooted on biased perceptions. In this paper we propose a methodology for public perception and awareness assessment, involving an initial phase of data collection by means of a survey, followed by a phase of regression models construction resulting in predictive models of expected perceptions and attitudes towards RET. The models were translated in a free and easy to use computational Excel application and its usefulness was demonstrated for the case of four electricity RET in Portugal: hydro, wind, biomass and solar.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2019 Portugal, BelgiumPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Isabella V.L. Costa; Isabella V.L. Costa; Alexandre Szklo; Maria Madalena Teixeira de Araújo; +4 AuthorsIsabella V.L. Costa; Isabella V.L. Costa; Alexandre Szklo; Maria Madalena Teixeira de Araújo; Roberto Schaeffer; Paula Varandas Ferreira; Daniele Costa; Pedro Rochedo;Abstract Carbon capture and geological storage (CCS) is a key technology for the World deep decarbonization. However, several challenges remain, such as the optimization of the carbon transportation infrastructures. This study proposes a methodology that applies the Kernel Density function in a geographic information system software and uses as input, CO2 emission sources data to identify emission clusters and emission high-density hotspots. The main goal of the proposed methodology is to perform a preliminary screening to identify areas of interest to install hubs when designing an optimized CO2 pipeline network. The methodology includes an estimation of capturable CO2 emissions and a density analysis that was based on Kernel Density function from the ArcGIS Desktop 10. The methodology was applied to the Iberian Peninsula CO2 industrial emission sources such as refineries, coal and natural gas power plants and cement factories (case study) and the results showed that in Portugal, CO2 industrial emissions reduction can reach up to 68% and, in Spain, up to 74% of CO2 industrial emissions, could be avoided. These are called capturable CO2 emissions which means that they are the portion of the total emissions that can be captured from industrial processes before they reach the atmosphere. Moreover, hubs were shown to be more viable when Portugal and Spain are considered together, therefore, carbon routes (pipeline network) in the future may consider an integrated route for the Iberian Peninsula.
Applied Energy arrow_drop_down Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMOther literature type . 2019Data sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMRepositório Aberto da Universidade do PortoArticle . 2019Data sources: Repositório Aberto da Universidade do PortoVrije Universiteit Brussel Research PortalArticle . 2019Data sources: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Research Portaladd 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 2017 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:FCT | ALGORITMI Research CentreFCT| ALGORITMI Research CentreAuthors: Haddad, Brahim; Liazid, Abdelkrim; Ferreira, Paula Varandas;handle: 1822/52934
Abstract Currently, the Algerian energy system relies almost exclusively on fossil resources, but a new paradigm is emerging in the country. The Algeria program on renewable energy and energy efficiency established the ambitious goal of deriving 40% of electricity production from renewable energy sources (RES) by 2030. This study addresses the sustainability objectives of this program using a methodology, which combines an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and experts’ feedback to evaluate different renewable energy options. The performance of different RES options was assessed against 13 sub-criteria reflecting social, environmental, economic and technical concerns. The results highlighted the importance of social and environmental criteria as the main drivers for the obtained final ranking, with three of these sub-criteria weighting 35% in the decision process. Solar power was shown to be particularly well suited for Algeria, outperforming most of the other renewable options in a large set of highly weighted criteria. Wind power ranked second, followed by biomass, geothermal and lastly by hydropower. Wind and solar power together achieved a total score of more than 0.5 out of 1. From the results, policy implications were drawn and directions for future research were suggested.
Universidade do Minh... arrow_drop_down Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMOther literature type . 2017Data sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMadd 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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