Solar energy to mitigate electrical diurnal peak demand in Queensland
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Paper/Presentation Title | Solar energy to mitigate electrical diurnal peak demand in Queensland |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Kamel, Fouad |
Editors | Zahedi, Ahmad |
Journal or Proceedings Title | 47th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (Solar09): Program & Papers |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2009 |
Place of Publication | Townsville, Australia |
ISBN | 9780980558692 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://eng1.jcu.edu.au/anzses/ConferenceGuide.pdf |
Conference/Event | 47th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (Solar09) |
Event Details | 47th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (Solar09) Parent Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society Annual Conference (ANZSES) Delivery In person Event Date 29 Sep 2009 to end of 02 Oct 2009 Event Location Townsville, Australia |
Abstract | This research is handling the contribution photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heaters (SWH) might offer to mitigate peak electrical demands in Queensland. Given, heavy electricity peak demands manifested in strong electricity price fluctuations, with a range from $20/MWh to more than $2000/MWh for short period, it is generally accepted that electricity peak demand must be satisfied at a particularly elevated energy cost. High demand in Queensland for air-conditioning and industrial activities makes solar energy contribution not only viable, but also economical. Besides covering demand peaks, the solar system – being located on site – offers the advantage of avoiding transmission losses and voltage drops throughout the network. Life-time cost calculations for solar kWh indicate the ability of the solar system to provide competitive prices to cover demand peaks. The project incorporates a 1kW (peak-power) grid-connected photovoltaic and a 1.37m2 (collector area) |
Keywords | solar energy; electrical energy generation and distribution; evacuated tubes solar water heaters; peak demand; photovoltaic; solar water heaters |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400805. Electrical energy transmission, networks and systems |
400999. Electronics, sensors and digital hardware not elsewhere classified | |
400803. Electrical energy generation (incl. renewables, excl. photovoltaics) | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9z374/solar-energy-to-mitigate-electrical-diurnal-peak-demand-in-queensland
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