Feasibility of converting a Science Park in a cold climate into an “off-grid” facility using renewable energies and seasonal storage systems
2019 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
Student thesis
Sustainable development
The essay/thesis is mainly on sustainable development according to the University's criteria
Abstract [en]
The collateral effects of fossil fuels push humanity to seek solutions to these adversities. Energy efficiency and renewable energies have gone from being almost imaginary concepts to necessary. Several studies have shown that self-sufficiency through photovoltaic systems and wind energy is possible. In addition, it is necessary a storage of the surpluses of both since it increases notably the efficiency of these systems and supposes to the short/medium term a saving of money in the consumer. Due to the mentioned before, the aim of the thesis is to convert a science park located in a cold climate such as Sweden into a complex that does not depend energetically on external sources. For this purpose, a series of data from the park were first collected and then simulated and optimised using the HOMER software for different energy configurations. At the same time, a computer code was created in MatLab to enable the energy produced to be used responsibly. The proposed system consists of PV panels, wind turbines and a battery. Thanks to it, a 64 % renewable fraction is achieved, which means a reduction of 27.45 tons of CO2 per year. In addition, through the energy management system created, the electricity contract is reduced, reducing the purchase of electricity during peak hours. It is concluded that the implementation of both proposed systems contributes significantly to the achievement of the sustainable goals set for 2 030 by the main world leaders, even though a total disconnection with the electrical grid has not been achieved.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2019. , p. 61
Keywords [en]
renewable energy, wind energy, photovoltaic, energy storage, hydrogen, energy management, building efficiency
National Category
Energy Systems
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-30417OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-30417DiVA, id: diva2:1336021
Subject / course
Energy systems
Educational program
Energy systems – master’s programme (one year) (swe or eng)
Presentation
2019-06-04, 91:273, University of Gävle, Gävle, 13:30 (English)
Supervisors
Examiners
2019-08-012019-07-082019-08-01Bibliographically approved