Serkan asoglu currently works at the Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Cyprus International University. Serkan does research in Renewable Energy Systems.
READ MOREThermal energy storage systems are gaining attention in recent years as they are now seen as one of the most promising solutions in order to increase utilisation of solar energy and reduce
READ MOREArtists impression of CAES station site towards the northern end of Islandmagee. Credit: Gaelectric. Ireland-based renewable energy and storage firm Gaelectric has formally filed a planning application and environmental impact assessment for its 330MW compressed air energy storage (CAES) project in Northern Ireland.. Project
READ MORE1. Introduction. Conventional fuel-fired vehicles use the energy generated by the combustion of fossil fuels to power their operation, but the products of combustion lead to a dramatic increase in ambient levels of air pollutants, which not only causes environmental problems but also exacerbates energy depletion to a certain extent [1]
READ MORE2 · International %100 Renewable Energy Conference, 27-29 June 2013, İstanbul, Turkey. 3- Solar Thermal Energy Studies. - asoğlu S., Atikol U., "The role of solar collector efficiency in reducing the electricity costs of water heating in Cyprus", 34th FAE International Symposium, Conference Proceedings, 483-486, 25-26 November 2004,
READ MOREAnother energy company in Northern Cyprus, AKSA, provides 92 MW of capacity to the system by using diesel generators [1]. Lastly, there is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Serhatköy which has a capacity of 1.27 MW. Total electrical energy capacity of Northern Cyprus is 313 MW, about 99 % of which depends significantly on imported
READ MOREIn N. Cyprus, despite the availability of renewable energy resources constructing renewable base-load, electrical power stations has not been found feasible.
READ MOREBased on this analysis, between 25% and 40% of Cyprus'' electricity supply can come from renewables in 2030, in the economically optimal mix. Solar PV is the predominant renewable energy technology in all scenarios, supplying between 15% and 27% of the electricity consumed in Cyprus in 2030. Wind is the second most important
READ MOREThis roadmap aims to increase understanding among a range of stakeholders of the applications that electricity and thermal energy storage technologies can be used for at different locations in the energy system. Emphasis is placed on storage technologies that are connected to a larger energy system (e.g. electricity grid), while a
READ MOREThis overview provides a summary of the different energy storage applications, focused mainly on the electricity system, in order to illustrate the many services that energy storage can provide. The forms are organised according to the segment of the energy system that benefits from a given service; this categorisation does not necessarily reflect the location
READ MOREThe cost-optimal analysis reveals that the introduction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to Cyprus island mitigates RES curtailments, increases system flexibility and greatly
READ MORETable 2 presents the specific heat capacity of lithium nitrate measured by using aluminum crucibles, which is in better agreement with the literature value than the value measured by using Pt-Rh crucibles [22].The largest deviation of the measure value using aluminum crucibles is less than 6%, while the rest are about 10% and less than
READ MOREConclude to novel storage and/or Smart Grid concepts or combination of existing technologies that are beneficial for applications in Cyprus Although Cyprus met their targets regarding RES penetration into the grid, this task will be more complicated in the forthcoming years taking into account the unique characteristics of the island i.e.
READ MOREThe study aims to reveal the prominent strategic energy alternatives for Northern Cyprus (NC) in its aspiration to transition from fossil fuels to solar energy/clean energy/renewable energy with sustainable energy planning. First, SWOT analysis was used to identify strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats; then, Analytical
READ MORE• CSP plants integrate thermal energy storage ability • PVs should collaborate with external storage facilities to store electricity which then can be used
READ MOREA solar PV system in Cyprus, funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) which came online in 2017. Image: EBRD. Cyprus has set out a policy framework for the integration of energy storage systems after reaching a funding agreement with the European Commission (EC).
READ MOREFor practical applications such as grid storage and electric vehicles, energy storage devices are expected to have a high energy density, high power density, high conversion efficiency, wide operating temperature range, environmental friendliness, and low cost (Zhao et al. 2021).ESD is revolutionizing the transport sector; however, they
READ MOREAbstract. This paper invest igates the operatio n of the i solated power system o f Cyprus under high RES penetrat ion conditions, supported by fast-response storage. A two-layer, cost-optimal
READ MORERenewable Energy. Power Electronics in Renewable Energy. Courses Taught: EEE209: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. EEE281: Electrical Circuits. EEE212: Semiconductor Devices and Modeling. EEE202: Circuit Theory II. EEE494: Engineering Design II. ESC491: Multidisciplinary Engineering System Design.
READ MOREThis paper aims to quantify the storage needs of the non-interconnected power system of Cyprus to meet the increased RES penetration targets set by Cyprus''
READ MORENorth Cyprus is dependent on fossil fuels. In order to overcome this dependency, solar energy can be utilized due to its abundancy on the island. Therefore, in this study, various Retscreen
READ MOREEnergy storage has increasingly come into focus as a key transformational technology in the energy system. This is driven by several factors, including: (1) the increased electrification of the
READ MOREEnergy is essential in our daily lives to increase human development, which leads to economic growth and productivity. In recent national development plans and policies, numerous nations have prioritized sustainable energy storage. To promote sustainable energy use, energy storage systems are being deployed to store excess
READ MOREThe developed dryer was integrated with a solar air heater and experimented in mixed-mode operation for crop drying in Northern Cyprus. Average drying rate and drying efficiencies for apple, banana, chili pepper, and grapes were found as 30.2, 82, 67.8, and 98 g/h and 38.1%, 43.84%, 40.03%, and 42.12%, respectively.
READ MORECurrently, the electricity energy needs in Northern Cyprus are mainly generated from four power plants; namely, Kalecik Diesel (43.67%), Teknecik Diesel ( 34.83%), Teknecik Steam Unit No. 2
READ MOREIntroduction. In a perfectly balanced energy system, the electricity demand and supply have to be perfectly aligned. Energy storage can stabilise the fluctuations in demand and supply by allowing the storage of excess electricity. With the energy system relying more and more on RES, the energy storage has a key role to play in the
READ MOREImprove energy stability with backup power for 23 rural communities who frequently lose power due to extreme weather events; Provide clean energy job opportunities for remote Wisconsin communities; Project Summary. This project seeks to increase regional energy reliability with the deployment of 23 microgrid systems.
READ MOREThe existing water reservoirs in Cyprus provide an important potential for energy storage application at relatively reduced cost providing many side benefits. Sizing and siting of potential PH Storage (PHS) systems are evaluated within the present study.
READ MOREthermochemical heat storage under Mediterranean climate conditions: Northern Cyprus Case Devrim Aydin, Sean P Casey* and Saffa Riffat Abstract Thermal
READ MORE1. Introduction. Sustainable energy planning brings the use of renewable energy and the energy transition to the agenda. Although governments and different
READ MOREThe GÜNSEL electric car is a sleek and stylish vehicle powered by a lithium-ion battery located underneath. The battery can be charged using a standard electrical outlet or a dedicated charging station. The GÜNSEL electric car has a range of up to 350 km on a single charge, which is more than enough for most drivers.
READ MOREAs the overall structure of how electricity is delivered continues to change, ultracapacitor is considered as a possible energy storage device. Its application considerations range from electronics to large scale power systems. Much of its current uses in large scale applications, however, are focused on transportation needs with hybrid and electric
READ MORECurrently, the electricity energy needs in Northern Cyprus are mainly generated from four power plants; namely, Kalecik Diesel (43.67%), Teknecik Diesel ( 34.83%), Teknecik Steam Unit No. 2
READ MOREPumped hydro storage is a mature technology, with about 300 systems operating worldwide. According to Dursun and Alboyaci [153], the use of pumped hydro storage systems can be divided into 24 h time-scale applications, and applications involving more prolonged energy storage in time, including several days.
READ MOREEnergy storage can stabilise the fluctuations in demand and supply by allowing the storage of excess electricity. •With the energy system relying more and more
READ MORECyprus'' Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for the period 2021-2030 looks into detail at the national targets for the next decade on a mid-term basis, up to 2030, and should serve as a basis for an ambitious long-term strategy aiming towards the minimisation of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
READ MOREGerman storage firm Autarsys has delivered and commissioned Cyprus''s first community 75kWh energy storage system, the company announced on February 27, as the country investigates how to scale up grid-connected renewable energy on the island. The Berlin-based company, which has kW to MW-scale systems for on and off grid
READ MORECyprus, the third largest island in the Mediterranean, is located at 35°N of the Equator and 33°E of Greenwich. Northern Cyprus (N. Cyprus) has an area of 3354 km 2 and a population of about 200,000. The typical Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters, prevails.
READ MOREThis paper presents a techno-economic assessment of the wind power potential for eight locations distributed over the Northern part of Cyprus. The wind speed data were collected from the meteorological department located in Lefkoşa, Northern Cyprus.Ten distribution models were used to analyze the wind speed characteristics and wind energy potential
READ MORE• Pumped-Hydro (PH) the most suitable storage technology to achieve high RES penetration in the power system of Cyprus, avoiding unnecessary RES energy
READ MORESolar heating is the usage of solar energy to provide space or water heating. Solar heating per capita in 2010 was for Cyprus the highest of all European countries: 611 W per capita. The corresponding value in other top EU countries included Austria at 385, Greece 253 and Germany 120. In 2010 this capacity was the lowest in the EU, with high
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