Renewable Energy

1991 - 2025

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Volume 29, issue 15, 2004

Modeling anti-islanding protection devices for photovoltaic systems pp. 2195-2216

Mei Xu, Roderick V.N. Melnik and Uffe Borup

A novel hybrid heat pipe solar collector/CHP system—Part 1: System design and construction pp. 2217-2233

S.B. Riffat and X. Zhao

Experimental study on adsorbent of activated carbon with refrigerant of methanol and ethanol for solar ice maker pp. 2235-2244

M. Li, H.B. Huang, R.Z. Wang, L.L. Wang, W.D. Cai and W.M. Yang

Effect of compression ratio, equivalence ratio and engine speed on the performance and emission characteristics of a spark ignition engine using hydrogen as a fuel pp. 2245-2260

Maher A.R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi

Energy production assessment of small wind farms pp. 2261-2272

M.H. Abderrazzaq

South–south networking and cooperation on renewable energy and sustainable development pp. 2273-2275

A.A.M. Sayigh

Volume 29, issue 14, 2004

Stochastic generation of hourly mean wind speed data pp. 2111-2131

Hafzullah Aksoy, Z Fuat Toprak, Ali Aytek and N Erdem Ünal

Effects of turbine damping on performance of an impulse turbine for wave energy conversion under different sea conditions using numerical simulation techniques pp. 2133-2151

Ajit Thakker, Zia Usmani and T.s Dhanasekaran

External window shading treatment effects on internal environmental temperature of buildings pp. 2153-2165

Anickan Offiong and A.U. Ukpoho

Performance optimization of a photovoltaic induction motor pumping system pp. 2167-2181

A Betka and A Moussi

Economics, environment, and energy life cycle assessment of automobiles fueled by bio-ethanol blends in China pp. 2183-2192

Zhiyuan Hu, Gengqiang Pu, Fang Fang and Chengtao Wang

Volume 29, issue 13, 2004

Demand side management for remote area power supply systems incorporating solar irradiance model pp. 2027-2036

Ali Al-Alawi and S.m Islam

Crystallisation of indium-tin-oxide (ITO) thin films pp. 2037-2051

A.S.A.C. Diniz and C.J. Kiely

Energy analysis of a solar air collector with rows of fins pp. 2053-2064

N Moummi, S Youcef-Ali, A Moummi and J.y Desmons

Determination of Linke turbidity factor from solar radiation measurement in northern Tunisia pp. 2065-2076

M. Chaâbane, M. Masmoudi and K. Medhioub

Cooling of a polyethylene tunnel type greenhouse by means of a rock bed pp. 2077-2086

Ahmet Kürklü and Sefai Bilgin

Wind power potential of Baja California Sur, México pp. 2087-2100

O.a Jaramillo, R Saldaña and U Miranda

Investigation of texturization for monocrystalline silicon solar cells with different kinds of alkaline pp. 2101-2107

Zhenqiang Xi, Deren Yang, Wu Dan, Chen Jun, Xianhang Li and Duanlin Que

Volume 29, issue 12, 2004

Publisher’s Note pp. iii-iii

Tony Roche

Analytical estimates of the energy yield potential from the Alderney Race (Channel Islands) using marine current energy converters pp. 1931-1945

A.S. Bahaj and L. Myers

First in situ determination of ground and borehole thermal properties in Latin America pp. 1947-1963

P. Roth, A. Georgiev, A. Busso and E. Barraza

A novel hybrid heat-pipe solar collector/CHP system—Part II: theoretical and experimental investigations pp. 1965-1990

S.B. Riffat and X. Zhao

Aquifer thermal storage (ATES) for air-conditioning of a supermarket in Turkey pp. 1991-1996

H.O. Paksoy, Z. Gürbüz, B. Turgut, D. Dikici and H. Evliya

Estimation of photovoltaic module yearly temperature and performance based on Nominal Operation Cell Temperature calculations pp. 1997-2010

M.C. Alonso García and J.L. Balenzategui

Optimization of a thermal storage unit combined with a biomass boiler for heating buildings pp. 2011-2022

Uroš Stritih and Vincenc Butala

Volume 29, issue 11, 2004

Pre-feasibility MCDM tools to aid communities in prioritizing local viable renewable energy sources pp. 1775-1791

K. Nigim, N. Munier and J. Green

Efficiency of wind energy utilization for electricity and heat supply in northern regions of Russia pp. 1793-1809

O.V. Marchenko and S.V. Solomin

Anaerobic batch digestion of solid potato waste alone and in combination with sugar beet leaves pp. 1811-1823

W Parawira, M Murto, R Zvauya and B Mattiasson

Competitive solar heat engines pp. 1825-1842

L.-C. Valdès

A double-step Savonius rotor for local production of electricity: a design study pp. 1843-1862

J.-L. Menet

Optimization of bed parameters for packed bed solar energy collection system pp. 1863-1876

B. Paul and J.S. Saini

Passive cooling by evapo-reflective roof for hot dry climates pp. 1877-1886

Hamida Ben Cheikh and Ammar Bouchair

Using hydropower to complement wind energy: a hybrid system to provide firm power pp. 1887-1909

O.A. Jaramillo, M.A. Borja and J.M. Huacuz

Power regulation in pitch-controlled variable-speed WECS above rated wind speed pp. 1911-1922

F.D. Bianchi, R.J. Mantz and C.F. Christiansen

On the potential change in solar radiation over the US due to increases of atmospheric greenhouse gases pp. 1923-1928

Zaitao Pan, Moti Segal, Raymond W Arritt and Eugene S Takle

Volume 29, issue 10, 2004

Wind speed analysis in La Ventosa, Mexico: a bimodal probability distribution case pp. 1613-1630

O.A. Jaramillo and M.A. Borja

Education and training in renewable energy sources in Serbia and Montenegro pp. 1631-1642

Milorad Bojic

Dimensioning, thermal analysis and experimental heat loss coefficients of an adsorptive solar icemaker pp. 1643-1663

A.P.F. Leite, M.B. Grilo, F.A. Belo and R.R.D. Andrade

Preparation of In2O3:F thin films grown by spray pyrolysis technique pp. 1665-1669

S.M. Rozati and T. Ganj

Transparent conductive Sn-doped indium oxide thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis technique pp. 1671-1676

S.M. Rozati and T. Ganj

Performance prediction of a solar/gas driving double effect LiBr–H2O absorption system pp. 1677-1695

Y.L. Liu and R.Z. Wang

Simulation of grape culture irrigation with photovoltaic V-trough pumping systems pp. 1697-1705

O.C. Vilela, J. Bione and N. Fraidenraich

Development of wind energy systems for New England islands pp. 1707-1720

James F Manwell and Jon G McGowan

Effect of internal partitioning on room air quality with mixing ventilation—statistical analysis pp. 1721-1732

Heekwan Lee and Hazim B. Awbi

Wind energy potential in Antakya and İskenderun regions, Turkey pp. 1733-1745

M. Bilgili, B. Şahin and A. Kahraman

Stochastic wave energy calculation formulation pp. 1747-1756

Mehmet Özger, Abdüsselam Altunkaynak and Zekai S̨en

Development of two-way diffuser for fluid energy conversion system pp. 1757-1771

Toshiaki Setoguchi, Norimasa Shiomi and Kenji Kaneko

Volume 29, issue 9, 2004

Performance of a non-metallic unglazed solar water heater with integrated storage system pp. 1421-1430

K. Sopian, M. Syahri, S. Abdullah, M.Y. Othman and B. Yatim

Diffusion of renewable energy technologies—barriers and stakeholders’ perspectives pp. 1431-1447

Sudhakar Reddy and J.p Painuly

Multi-criteria evaluation of cooking energy alternatives for promoting parabolic solar cooker in India pp. 1449-1460

S.D. Pohekar and M. Ramachandran

A four-bed mass recovery adsorption refrigeration cycle driven by low temperature waste/renewable heat source pp. 1461-1475

K.C.A. Alam, A. Akahira, Y. Hamamoto, A. Akisawa and T. Kashiwagi

Typical solar radiation year for southeastern Anatolia pp. 1477-1488

Hüsamettin Bulut

Efficiency and exergy analysis of a new solar air heater pp. 1489-1501

İrfan Kurtbas and Aydın Durmus̨

Techno-economic appraisal of an integrated collector/storage solar water heater pp. 1503-1514

M. Smyth, P.C. Eames and B. Norton

Absorption/regeneration non-conventional system for water extraction from atmospheric air pp. 1515-1535

Ahmed Sultan

Estimation of daily diffuse solar radiation in China pp. 1537-1548

Zhou Jin, Wu Yezheng and Yan Gang

Solar thermal utilization in China pp. 1549-1556

Chaofeng Xiao, Huilong Luo, Runsheng Tang and Hao Zhong

Water distillation: a prototype to determine flow rate gains temperature and salt concentration changes in pressurised system pp. 1557-1568

C. Armenta-Deu

Some recommendations for inclinations and orientations of building elements under solar radiation in Polish conditions pp. 1569-1581

D. Chwieduk and B. Bogdanska

Efficient energy systems with CO2 capture and storage from renewable biomass in pulp and paper mills pp. 1583-1598

Kenneth Möllersten, Lin Gao, Jinyue Yan and Michael Obersteiner

Solar energy investments in a developing economy pp. 1599-1610

O.i Okoro and T.c Madueme

Volume 29, issue 8, 2004

Wind energy resource map of Newfoundland pp. 1211-1221

M.J. Khan and M.T. Iqbal

Parametric study of solar gains in saw-tooth roofs facing the equator pp. 1223-1241

F.J. de Luis and M. Pérez-García

Lead acid batteries in solar refrigeration systems pp. 1243-1250

Thomachan A Kattakayam and K Srinivasan

Rural people pay for solar: experiences from the Zambia PV-ESCO project pp. 1251-1263

Anders Ellegård, Anders Arvidson, Mattias Nordström, Oscar S Kalumiana and Clotilda Mwanza

Determining optimum tilt angles and orientations of photovoltaic panels in Sanliurfa, Turkey pp. 1265-1275

Murat Kacira, Mehmet Simsek, Yunus Babur and Sedat Demirkol

Life cycle environmental impact of a thermosyphonic domestic solar hot water system in comparison with electrical and gas water heating pp. 1277-1288

G. Tsilingiridis, G. Martinopoulos and N. Kyriakis

Expected cost benefits of building-integrated PVs in UK, through a quantitative economic analysis of PVs in connection with buildings, focused on UK and Greece pp. 1289-1303

I. Spanos and L. Duckers

Electrolytic hydrogen based renewable energy system with oxygen recovery and re-utilization pp. 1305-1318

Kodjo Agbossou, Mohan Lal Kolhe, Jean Hamelin, Étienne Bernier and Tapan K. Bose

Costing electricity supply scenarios: A case study of promoting renewable energy technologies on Rodriguez, Mauritius pp. 1319-1347

Daniel Weisser

An irreversible thermodynamic model for solar absorption refrigerator pp. 1349-1365

R. Fathi, C. Guemimi and S. Ouaskit

Heat transfer dynamics in an inflatable-tunnel solar air heater pp. 1367-1382

A. Flores-Irigollen, J.L. Fernández, E. Rubio-Cerda and F.T. Poujol

Multi-criteria selection for a wind observation station location using analytic hierarchy process pp. 1383-1392

Haydar Aras, Şenol Erdoğmuş and Eylem Koç

Potential of solar energy development for water pumping in Jordan pp. 1393-1399

Eyad S. Hrayshat and Mohammed S. Al-Soud

Characteristics of some firewood trees and shrubs of the North Eastern Himalayan region, India pp. 1401-1405

B.p Bhatt, J.M.s Tomar and K.m Bujarbaruah

A stochastic Markov chain model for simulating wind speed time series at Tangiers, Morocco pp. 1407-1418

H. Nfaoui, H. Essiarab and A.A.M. Sayigh

Volume 29, issue 7, 2004

The impact of solar radiation variability and data discrepancies on the design of PV systems pp. 1007-1022

S. Labed and E. Lorenzo

Life cycle energy and environmental benefits of generating electricity from willow biomass pp. 1023-1042

Martin C Heller, Gregory A Keoleian, Margaret K Mann and Timothy A Volk

Technical, economic and environmental analysis of energy production from municipal solid waste pp. 1043-1057

J.D. Murphy and E. McKeogh

The impact of solar home systems on rural livelihoods. Experiences from the Nyimba Energy Service Company in Zambia pp. 1059-1072

Mathias Gustavsson and Anders Ellegård

Comparison of the performance of two solar heating systems used to improve the microclimate of agricultural greenhouses in Morocco pp. 1073-1083

M.n Bargach, R Tadili, A.s Dahman and M Boukallouch

First solar radiation atlas for the Arab world pp. 1085-1107

W.E. Alnaser, B. Eliagoubi, A. Al-Kalak, H. Trabelsi, M. Al-Maalej, H.M. El-Sayed and M. Alloush

Application of SPCTRAL2 parametric model in estimating spectral solar irradiances over polluted Athens atmosphere pp. 1109-1119

C.P. Jacovides, D.G. Kaskaoutis, F.S. Tymvios and D.N. Asimakopoulos

Performance study of a microturbine system for cogeneration application pp. 1121-1133

J.C. Ho, K.J. Chua and S.K. Chou

Performance of jatropha oil blends in a diesel engine pp. 1135-1145

F.k Forson, E.k Oduro and E Hammond-Donkoh

Analysis of monthly time series of solar radiation and sunshine hours in tropical climates pp. 1147-1160

C. Tiba and N. Fraidenraich

Energy balance analysis of a stand-alone photovoltaic system, including variable system reliability impact pp. 1161-1180

J.K. Kaldellis, P. Koronakis and K. Kavadias

The use of ethanol–gasoline blend as a fuel in an SI engine pp. 1181-1191

Fikret Yüksel and Bedri Yüksel

Analysis of wind potential and characteristics in North Aegean, Greece pp. 1193-1208

N. Vogiatzis, K. Kotti, S. Spanomitsios and M. Stoukides

Volume 29, issue 6, 2004

Microstructural optimization and extended durability studies of low-cost rough graphite–aluminium solar absorber surfaces pp. 823-839

P. Konttinen and P.D. Lund

Heat transfer enhancement by metal screens and metal spheres in phase change energy storage systems pp. 841-860

Hisham M. Ettouney, Imad Alatiqi, Mohammad Al-Sahali and Safaa Ahmad Al-Ali

Reduction of energy consumption in biodiesel fuel life cycle pp. 861-871

P. Janulis

Theory of wind-electric water pumping pp. 873-893

M. Velasco, O. Probst and S. Acevedo

Modeling thermal asymmetries in double slope solar stills pp. 895-906

Eduardo Rubio, José L. Fernández and Miguel A. Porta-Gándara

Simulation of the solar hot water systems diffusion: the case of Greece pp. 907-919

D. Sidiras and E. Koukios

Lighting and energy performance of solar film coating in air-conditioned cellular offices pp. 921-937

Danny H.W Li, Joseph C Lam, Chris C.S Lau and T.w Huan

Support vector machines for wind speed prediction pp. 939-947

M.A. Mohandes, T.O. Halawani, S. Rehman and Ahmed A. Hussain

Utility-scale wind on islands: an economic feasibility study of Ilio Point, Hawai’i pp. 949-960

Keith M. Stockton

Lifetime evaluation of DC-supplied electronic ballasts with fluorescent lamps for photovoltaic applications pp. 961-974

Félix Garcı́a Rosillo

Comparative study of natural solar drying of cassava, banana and mango pp. 975-990

Siaka Touré and Serge Kibangu-Nkembo

Brazilian Solar Resource Atlas CD-ROM pp. 991-1001

Chigueru Tiba, Naum Fraidenraich, H Grossi Gallegos and F.J.m Lyra

Volume 29, issue 5, 2004

A wind map of Bangladesh pp. 643-660

M.J. Khan, M.T. Iqbal and S. Mahboob

The turbulence effect of the airflow on the calorific losses in foodstuff dryers pp. 661-674

S. Youcef-Ali, J.Y. Desmons and M. Daguenet

Energy saving and solar energy use in the University of Valencia (Spain) pp. 675-685

J.L. Gómez-Amo, F. Tena, J.A. Martínez-Lozano and M.P. Utrillas

Sunlighting and daylighting strategies in the traditional urban spaces and buildings of the hot arid regions pp. 687-702

A Belakehal, K Tabet Aoul and A Bennadji

Renewable energy investment opportunities in Mauritius—an investor’s perspective pp. 703-716

C Palanichamy, N Sundar Babu and C Nadarajan

Estimation of horizontal diffuse solar radiation with measured daily data in China pp. 717-726

Chen Rensheng, Kang Ersi, Yang Jianping, Lu Shihua, Zhao Wenzhi and Ding Yongjian

Use of vegetable oils as I.C. engine fuels—A review pp. 727-742

A.s Ramadhas, S Jayaraj and C Muraleedharan

Investigation on generated power of thermoelectric roof solar collector pp. 743-752

S. Maneewan, J. Khedari, B. Zeghmati, J. Hirunlabh and J. Eakburanawat

Multi-shelf portable solar dryer pp. 753-765

Sukhmeet Singh, Parm Pal Singh and S.s Dhaliwal

Performance assessment of global solar irradiation models under Romanian climate pp. 767-777

M. Paulescu and Z. Schlett

Production and characterization of bio-oil and biochar from rapeseed cake pp. 779-787

Didem Özçimen and Filiz Karaosmanoğlu

Prioritising energy investments in new dwellings constructed in Cyprus pp. 789-819

Panayiotis Panayi

Volume 29, issue 4, 2004

Solar and geothermal heating and cooling of the European Centre for Public Law building in Greece pp. 461-470

Michaelis Karagiorgas, Dimitrios Mendrinos and Constantine Karytsas

The role of hydrogen in high wind energy penetration electricity systems: The Irish case pp. 471-489

A. González, E. McKeogh and B.Ó. Gallachóir

On the physics of partially static turbines pp. 491-499

H. Grassmann, F. Bet, M. Ceschia and M.L. Ganis

Effect of irreversibilities on performance of an absorption heat transformer used to increase solar pond’s temperature pp. 501-515

Adnan Sözen

Promoting applications of hybrid (wind+photovoltaic+diesel+battery) power systems in hot regions pp. 517-528

M.A. Elhadidy and S.M. Shaahid

Computed effects of tip clearance on performance of impulse turbine for wave energy conversion pp. 529-547

A. Thakker and T.S. Dhanasekaran

Electrodeposition using non-aqueous solutions at 170 °C and characterisation of CdS, CdSxSe(1−x) and CdSe compounds for use in graded band gap solar cells pp. 549-557

K. Premaratne, S.N. Akuranthilaka, I.M. Dharmadasa and A.P. Samantilleka

Energy potential from municipal solid waste in Malaysia pp. 559-567

Sivapalan Kathirvale, Muhd Noor Muhd Yunus, Kamaruzzaman Sopian and Abdul Halim Samsuddin

Solar distillation of olive mill wastewater pp. 569-579

D. Potoglou, A. Kouzeli-Katsiri and D. Haralambopoulos

Potential of renewable energy sources and its applications in Yakushima Island pp. 581-591

Yoshimitsu Uemura, Takami Kai, Rintarou Natori, Takeshige Takahashi, Yasuo Hatate and Masahiro Yoshida

A statistical analysis of wind power density based on the Weibull and Rayleigh models at the southern region of Turkey pp. 593-604

Ali Naci Celik

General model to build awnings and external walls with optimum shading interaction pp. 605-613

Victor M. Gómez-Muñoz and Miguel Angel Porta-Gándara

Analysis of a novel metal hydride cycle for simultaneous heating and cooling pp. 615-631

Syed Sajid Ahmed and S. Srinivasa Murthy

Long-term performance of solar-assisted heat pump water heater pp. 633-639

B.j Huang and C.p Lee

Volume 29, issue 3, 2004

Modeling and scaling of the impulse turbine for wave power applications pp. 305-317

Ajit Thakker and Fergal Hourigan

Techno-economic evaluation of domestic solar water heating systems in India pp. 319-332

B. Chandrasekar and T.C. Kandpal

Analysis of the effect of parasitic resistances on the performance of photovoltaic modules pp. 333-344

E.E. van Dyk and E.L. Meyer

Considerations for the calculation of greenhouse gas reduction by photovoltaic solar energy pp. 345-355

S Krauter and R Rüther

Performances of the Barra–Costantini passive heating system under Algerian climate conditions pp. 357-367

K. Imessad, N.Ait Messaoudene and M. Belhamel

Evaluation of the cost efficiency of an energy efficient building pp. 369-376

U.D.J. Gieseler, F.D. Heidt and W. Bier

Reactive power control of wind farms for voltage control applications pp. 377-392

A. Tapia, G. Tapia and J.X. Ostolaza

Design and construction of a system for sun-tracking pp. 393-402

P. Roth, A. Georgiev and H. Boudinov

Predicting average energy conversion of photovoltaic system in Malaysia using a simplified method pp. 403-411

T.M.I. Alamsyah, K. Sopian and A. Shahrir

Previsional estimation of the energy output of windgenerators pp. 413-420

Rodolfo Pallabazzer

Simulation model for wind turbine with asynchronous generator interconnected to the electric network pp. 421-431

M.N. Mansouri, M.F. Mimouni, B. Benghanem and M. Annabi

Vectorial command of an asynchronous motor fed by a photovoltaic generator pp. 433-442

M.F. Mimouni, M.N. Mansouri, B. Benghanem and M. Annabi

Estimation of the maximum power and normal operating power of a photovoltaic module by neural networks pp. 443-457

A.B.g Bahgat, N.h Helwa, G.e Ahamd and E.t El Shenawy

Volume 29, issue 2, 2004

Integrated solar home system pp. 153-164

Stefan Krauter and Fabian Ochs

Prospects of autonomous/stand-alone hybrid (photo-voltaic + diesel + battery) power systems in commercial applications in hot regions pp. 165-177

S.M. Shaahid and M.A. Elhadidy

Comparison of the theoretical performance potential of fuel cells and heat engines pp. 179-195

S.E. Wright

Organising a joint green European electricity market: the model ElGreen pp. 197-210

Claus Huber, Thomas Faber, Reinhard Haas and Gustav Resch

Natural convective heat transfer in trapezoidal enclosure of box-type solar cooker pp. 211-222

Subodh Kumar

Integrated collector storage solar systems with asymmetric CPC reflectors pp. 223-248

Y. Tripanagnostopoulos and M. Souliotis

Building cluster and shading in urban canyon for hot dry climate pp. 249-262

F Bourbia and H.b Awbi

Development and testing of a solar air-heater with conical concentrator pp. 263-275

İnci Türk Togrul, Dursun Pehlιvan and Cevdet Akosman

A feasibility study of a zero energy home in Newfoundland pp. 277-289

M.T. Iqbal

Building cluster and shading in urban canyon for hot dry climate pp. 291-301

F Bourbia and H.b Awbi

Volume 29, issue 1, 2004

Energy system based on hydrodynamic power in Yakushima Island pp. 1-11

Takami Kai, Yoshimitsu Uemura, Yosuke Kawamura, Takeshige Takahashi, Yasuo Hatate and Masahiro Yoshida

ICS solar systems with horizontal cylindrical storage tank and reflector of CPC or involute geometry pp. 13-38

Y. Tripanagnostopoulos and M. Souliotis

Energy input–output analysis in Turkish agriculture pp. 39-51

Burhan Ozkan, Handan Akcaoz and Cemal Fert

Performance prediction of a solar driven ejector-absorption cycle using fuzzy logic pp. 53-71

Adnan Sözen, Mustafa Kurt, M.Ali Akçayol and Mehmet Özalp

ICS solar systems with horizontal (E–W) and vertical (N–S) cylindrical water storage tank pp. 73-96

Y. Tripanagnostopoulos and M. Souliotis

Adoption of thermogravimetric kinetic models for kinetic analysis of biogas production pp. 97-107

A.A. Zuru, S.M. Dangoggo, U.A. Birnin-Yauri and A.D. Tambuwal

Role of hybrid (wind+diesel) power systems in meeting commercial loads pp. 109-118

M.a Elhadidy and S.m Shaahid

Emission characteristics of diesel engine operating on rapeseed methyl ester pp. 119-129

O.M.i Nwafor

An analysis of solar gain through externally shaded window of buildings pp. 131-150

Aniekan Offiong and A.U. Ukpoho