Promotion of micro-wind and solar systems for an autonomous electrification of communities: analysis and development of design and planning tools for different contexts and countries
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Funding entity: Centre de Coopeeració pel Desenvolupament
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Start date: 01/06/2010
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End date: 01/03/2011 |
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Team
Ferrer-Martí, Laia Scientific coordinator and contact
García-Villoria, Alberto Tenured professor
Corominas, Albert Professor emeritus
Triadó, Joan Contibutor |
Pastor, Rafael Senior professor
Domenech, Bruno Lecturer
Guilera, Anna Contributor |
Project description
Autonomous electrification systems are a very suitable option to provide electricity to rural communities in developing countries. The advantage of on-site production and distribution is that it saves costs and facilitates the long-term sustainability of projects by leveraging local resources. Among the many possible technological options, wind-solar hybrid systems is an increasingly used option, but their design is complex. In this context, the objectives of this project are to develop methodologies for evaluating energy resources and more efficient design tools in the field of provision of electrical services at community level in rural areas of developing countries. In addition, tools and manuals are developed that facilitate the use of the methodologies developed in the project promoters.
Amount: 16.000,00 €