Smart Roads: Investigating Roadways as Energy Sources for Potential Application of In-Lane Charging

The main aim of this thesis is to explore the potential for using pavements as part of energy harvesting infrastructure. Asphalt pavements can be used for multiple purposes such as for energy harvesting, eco-friendly use of the car, and the utilization of the natural renewable resources to produce electricity and that electricity use for in-lane charging technology which helps to charge a car when it is being driven on the road. The wireless charger is set-up under the asphalt pavement, and it will produce the magnetic field. The piezoelectric material and wind turbine are the electric source for applications such as the wireless charger. The solar roadways are included in the discussion but not considered as a source in this paper due to certain limitations. The analysis of power output from the piezoelectric transducers and helical wind turbine is calculated through MATLAB simulation. The results show significant promise for deriving energy from various sources along and in a roadway

Grid-connected renewable energy systems flexibility in Norway islands’ Decarbonization

In recent decades, investing in renewable and eco-friendly energy technologies, such as replacing clean energy systems instead of traditional ones and equipment management, is an interesting and practical topic in all sectors. This research analyzes the optimization of a hydro plant, wind turbines, and photovoltaic (PV) panels with a careful examination of three scenarios in the Hinnoya region, Norway. Three consumption scenarios—including an industrial/domestic load scenario, transportation load, and household load alone—for this region are considered. HOMER software is used to simulate and analyze the techno-economic performance of solar panels/wind turbines/grid/batteries and converters. The results of this research show that using renewable and eco-friendly systems in accordance with the region's potential leads to a lower cost of electricity generation. The COE production is at least 50% less than the normal sales price of the electricity grid. The use of electric grid exchanges results in energy modification at night. The potential for the use of onshore wind turbines is more than offshore turbines. The results also indicate that using renewable systems in the household field can reduce the COE by nearly 70% (0.0296 €/kWh), and in other energy fields (transportation and industrial) can diminish the COE by nearly 50% (0.055 €/kWh). Thus, increasing the percentage of employing renewable and eco-friendly energy systems leads to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (particularly carbon dioxide)

Design of Residential Hydrogen Fueling System in UB Bodine Hall

Pollution and emission from the burning fossil fuel already became a serious environmental issue. To solve this problem, more and more green energy or renewable energy has been used into and impact onto modern society. For instance, solar energy, hydrogen, and wind turbine gradually play an important role in manufactory industry. Using hydrogen fueling system for the residential is good for environments, because the students whose live in dormitory have their own cars. If those cars are hydrogen car, they can use the fueling system to supply the hydrogen to the cars. They do not have to go the hydrogen gas station to gas the hydrogen. And using hydrogen is more eco friendly than using the burning fossil. This design is to produce hydrogen for the hydrogen cars belonged to the residents of Bodine Hall, a dormitory at the UB, through a solar energy powered system. In this design, a Proton-Exchange-Membrane (PEM) eletrolyzer is used as a hydrogen generator, solar panels are used to convert solar energy to electricity for electrolyzer, and a hydrogen compressor system is used to compress hydrogen and store it

Electric Hybrid Cars: A Review and Advantages

In suffocating atmosphere of our living world electric hybrid vehicles are showing ray of hope. Electricity has proven to be clean and efficient means of delivering energy.While an electric car's power source is not explicitly an on-board battery, electric cars with motors powered by other energy sources are generally referred to by a different name: an electric car carrying solar panels to power it is a solar car, and an electric car powered by a gasoline generator is a form of hybrid car. Thus, an electric car that derives its power from an on-board battery pack is a form of battery electric vehicle (BEV). Most often, the term "electric car" is used to refer to battery electric vehicles. In this paper we have used electric energy harnessed from various sources to gain run time energy from moving vehicle

Mechanical design and fluid analysis of a vertical-axis wind turbine "TRIBINE"

Purpose of the final project is to design a wind turbine with an artistic view, choose proper wind turbine axis and comparison of them. The chosen wind turbine should be manufacturable, eco friendly and innovative. After the wind turbine blade selection, flow simulations were done by Solidworks

SOLAR-POWERED MOBILITY: CHARTING THE COURSE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITH SOLAR VEHICLES

Solar-powered vehicles utilize photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy, offering a promising solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable transportation. This research project focused on the challenges and limitations of solar-powered vehicles and aims to provide solutions for their widespread adoption. The research questions explored in this study are: (Q1) How do different geographical locations and climate regions affect the feasibility and practicality of solar-powered vehicles due to variations in sunlight availability? (Q2) How has the adoption of solar-powered vehicles contributed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions? (Q3) What policies and incentives can promote the adoption of solar-powered vehicles? (Q4) What strategies and technologies promote effective recycling of retired electric vehicle batteries? Through a comparative analysis in Q1, Q2, and data analysis in Q3, and Q4, the research questions were analyzed, and provided the findings for each question as: (Q1) In comparing the two states, California and Washington, solar irradiance varies across regions, with California experiencing higher solar power generation (average just below 8.6MW) compared to Washington state (4.53). Northern US cities have an average annual solar irradiation of 4.0 to 4.6 kWh/m²/day, while southern cities receive 4.7 to 6.1 kWh/m²/day. (Q2) Comparing the categories of transportation with gases, light-duty vehicles contribute 45% of GHG emissions, with CO2 accounting for 97% of vehicle emissions in the 2021 sample data that are released in the environment and the composition of these gases that influence harmful emissions, there are significant differences to consider. However, (Q3) The Advanced Clean Cars Rule II (ACC-II) in California aims to achieve 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035, with an intermediate target of 36% sales of zero-emission vehicles by 2026. In contrast, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Plan focuses on installing 250,000 zero-emission vehicle chargers, including 10,000 fast chargers, by 2025. (Q4) Battery demand is projected to increase by approximately 3818.42% from 0.01856 TWh in 2020 to 0.7087 TWh in 2030 due to the rise in electric vehicle sales. The conclusion for each question is (Q1) The areas with high solar irradiance (like California (average just below 8.6MW) have the potential to harvest more effective energy. However, in areas (For e.g., Washington with 4.53MW) with low solar irradiance, it is challenging for these vehicles. (Q2) CO2 has the highest contribution (97%) among the gases released with highest the proportion of internal combustion vehicles (Light Duty vehicles {45%}), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the shift to zero-emission vehicles and the adoption of solar-powered vehicles presents a perfect opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With carbon-neutral operation, enhanced energy efficiency, and seamless integration with renewable energy grids, solar vehicles hold tremendous promise for a cleaner and sustainable future. (Q3) By Implementing effective policies and providing financial incentives, governments can attract investments and accelerate the transition towards solar vehicles for e.g. California plans to install 10,000 direct current fast chargers that demonstrates a progressive strategy for adopting these vehicles. (Q4) The growing demand for electric vehicles has increased the demand for lithium-ion batteries, projected to soar by an astounding 3818.42% by the year 2030, resulting in a strain on critical material supplies. Promoting battery recycling is essential to meet the demand, reduce reliance on new materials, and support a sustainable energy transition. Areas for further study include: Developing vehicles that can harness solar irradiation and combine it with electricity generated from various sources, including roof solar panels, nuclear power plants, and wind, to optimize solar energy utilization. Additionally, exploring energy management systems (EMS) can intelligently regulate energy flow, storage, and consumption in these solar-powered vehicles, ensuring efficient use of the available energy. Also, integrating hybrid systems into solar vehicles will allow them to benefit from multiple power sources, enhancing efficiency and adaptability, regardless of varying sunlight availability. By adopting this approach, the transportation sector can progress towards a greener and more sustainable future

Development Of Multi-Controlled Floor Vacuum Cleaner Using RF Energy Harvesting

This paper investigated Multi-Controlled Floor Vacuum Cleaner power by Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting. Eco-friendly technology brings advance to this new era of technology. The energy consumption of electric is not environmentally friendly. To overcome the problem, implementing Radio Frequency Harvesting Energy to convert in to electric and power up electronic appliances. There are many automatic cleaner robot selling in the market nowadays. However the mostly use of infrared had a limitation in coverage; the robotic using Wi-Fi has a wider coverage. The uses of application also brings the coverage wider which can connect wherever the place have Wi-Fi connection or mobile data available. This benefits can brings more convenient to user can connect wherever they are. This project is started with an objective of develop a multi controlled floor vacuum cleaner using Wi-Fi. In order to make the system smart, ESP8266 Wi-Fi module used to have the internet connection. The prototype of project is developed by using Arduino Uno act as the main controller, L293D motor driver, and ultrasonic sensor. Besides that, Arduino IDE was used to write the program of the robot while Blynk apps use as a controller server. Through the project, this integrated design has performance for cleaning purpose in terms of user-friendly, convenient and eco-friendly

Wind and solar intermittency and the associated integration challenges : a comprehensive review including the status in the Belgian power system

Renewable Energy Sources (RES) have drawn significant attention in the past years to make the transition towards low carbon emissions. On the one hand, the intermittent nature of RES, resulting in variable power generation, hinders their high-level penetration in the power system. On the other hand, RES can aid not only to supply much more eco-friendly energy but also it allows the power system to enhance its stability by ancillary service provision. This article reviews the challenges related to the most intermittent RES utilised in Belgium, that is, wind energy and solar energy. Additionally, wind speed and solar irradiance variations, which are the cause of wind and solar intermittency, are studied. Then, recent techniques to forecast their changes, and approaches to accommodate or mitigate their impacts on the power system, are discussed. Finally, the latest statistics and future situation of RES in the Belgian power system are evaluated

SAURA-THE HYBRID CAR

The main objective of the project is to design &fabrication of a E-Car body which includes design of chassis, steering mechanism and the upper body to place the solar panels by using materials like cast iron, mild steel, GI sheets. The casting is done by using arc-welding process. The chassis and the body are designed by using AUTO CAD and PRO-E software. Using this methodology, engineers can define the frame of a new car body respecting the company standards. The principal benefit is the reduction of the design development time as the modification process is optimized. There will be a huge reduction in the weight of the body comparing to other which will lead to decrease in production cost as well as increase in its efficiency

Crosswalk Sensor System

A number of safety concerns persist with modern crosswalks. People are distracted by things in their car, or their surroundings can make it hard to see oncoming pedestrians. With today’s self-sufficient power technologies, available sensors, and cheap low-power wireless communication protocols, it is possible to create digital signage to warn of oncoming pedestrians. By using distance sensors such as ultrasonic or infrared sensors, systems can detect where objects, or in this case people, are with respect to a sensor on a fixed pole. With low-powered illumination technologies like LEDs and low-powered IoT communication protocols like ZigBee, a system can communicate to other hardware and human drivers without needing a great deal of power to do so in a world where there is an increasing emphasis on being eco-friendly. Additionally, by using energy harvesting equipment such as solar panels, it is possible to power such a system without having to connect it to an external supply of power requiring fossil fuels or other costs associated with working with an energy provider. Therefore, such a system is feasible and could save people from extraordinary pain as they do the ordinary task of crossing the street