A Systematic Review of Techno-Economic, Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessments for Vibration Induced Energy Harvesting

Bjarnhedinn Gudlaugsson (), Bethany Marguerite Bronkema, Ivana Stepanovic and David Christian Finger
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Bjarnhedinn Gudlaugsson: Department of Engineering, Reykjavik University, Menntavegi 1, 102 Reykjavik, Iceland
Bethany Marguerite Bronkema: Department of Engineering, Reykjavik University, Menntavegi 1, 102 Reykjavik, Iceland
Ivana Stepanovic: Department of Engineering, Reykjavik University, Menntavegi 1, 102 Reykjavik, Iceland
David Christian Finger: Department of Engineering, Reykjavik University, Menntavegi 1, 102 Reykjavik, Iceland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 22, 1-42

Abstract: There is a growing need to ensure the resilience of energy and water systems through digitalization, retrofit these systems for cleaner energy systems, and protect public safety in terms of water quality. This resilience requires a reliable power supply that could be provided by harnessing unexploited energy hidden in the current water infrastructure through the deployment of vortex-induced vibration energy harvesters. Therefore, being able to understand the feasibility of deploying these devices across technical, socioeconomic and environmental scales could further enhance successful deployment and integration of these devices. This paper aims to provide a systematic review investigating the development of energy harvester technologies to understand the key methods used to assess their application feasibility. This study used the PRISMA guidelines, and 139 articles were reviewed and synthesized. The trends were visualized, illustrating the current direction in energy harvesting development and application and methods used to assess the feasibility of these devices and technology. The majority of the reviewed studies focused on technical feasibility, design configuration, limitation, and identification of the most optimal application environment. The results revealed a huge opportunity for energy harvesters, especially as a power supply for monitoring sensors. Nevertheless, the results also identified a knowledge gap when it comes to assessing the overall application feasibility of energy harvesting as most studies currently neglect economic feasibility, environmental impacts, social aspects and energy resilience. Assessment tools will help fill this knowledge gap by identifying the key barriers and benefits gained from integrating this technology into existing energy systems and water systems.

Keywords: systematic review; VIV-EH; micro-energy devices; technoeconomic assessment; socioeconomic assessment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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